Shall be very busy evenings at the office for two or three days, but will call upon you on Friday night and we can talk matters over.
Ever, dear Evelyn,
Yours truly,
Martin Stanley.
258. Answer to the Above.
P——, August 8, 19—.
My Dear Martin:—
Your letter of yesterday was duly received. It made me very sad, and yet proud of you. You are proving so honorable and chivalrous! I am deeply sorry for this business failure. But cheer up. You have, as you say, youth on your side, and you are lacking neither in brains nor in courage. These are treasures that nothing and no one can wrest from you, and with them the future is bound to turn out bright and prosperous. I understand you wish me to act in relation to our engagement as my judgment and heart dictate. This is like you, Martin. Well, come around on Friday and we shall discuss the subject. In the meantime, be assured that no one sympathizes with you in this day of difficulty more than
Your affectionate
Evelyn.