229. From a Fiancée Asking a Young Lady to be Her Bridesmaid.

A——, June 10, 19—.

My Dear Miss Rice:—

My marriage with Mr. Langdon is to take place on the 15th of next month, and I write to say it would give me much pleasure if you would be one of my bridesmaids. I thought of having eight—my two sisters of course, Mr. Langdon's sister and a cousin of his, the two Misses Whetherby, yourself if you will consent, and Miss Mordaunt.

We have not yet decided about the dresses, but I will let you know what we settle upon as soon as I have your answer. We expect Miss Langdon here to-morrow to talk the matter over with us.

With love to yourself and kind regards to Mrs. Rice, believe me,

Very sincerely yours,
Sylvia Marsden.


CHAPTER III
BETWEEN ENGAGED PEOPLE

230. To a Lady on Being First Accepted.