248. From a Gentleman to His Fiancée Acknowledging His Jealousy.
P——, March 10, 19—.
My Dear Ethel:—
Do you really mean to break off your engagement with me? I can only suppose it is so from the way you allow Mr. Small to devote himself to you. It seems every one is aware he is paying you more attention than, under the circumstances, you ought to receive from any man except myself. Either he is ignorant of the engagement between us, or he is dishonorable enough to act thus in spite of it. If you have not sufficient regard for my feelings and for your own position as my promised wife, to put an end at once to any further acquaintance with Mr. Small, you will understand that I resign all pretensions to your hand; but should be sorry to think that you had changed so completely in the last few weeks as to care for me no longer. My sentiments have not altered towards you, in spite of all that has passed; and it rests with you to say whether you prefer that man to myself. I shall of course abide by your decision, and remain,
Yours very truly,
George Lindsay.
249. From a Gentleman to His Fiancée Apologizing for His Unwarranted Jealousy.
C——, August 10, 19—.
My Dearest Girl:—