Dear Mrs. Leonard:—
I make bold to ask if you would mail me an introduction to Mrs. Johnson Lathrop; I believe she is a great friend of yours, and should much like to know her. She gives charming musical parties, and has a large acquaintance among distinguished artists and literary people.
As you know, we came to this city to reside permanently, and, especially for my daughter's sake, I should like our circle of acquaintances to broaden in the right direction.
Accept my heartfelt thanks in advance, and, with kind regards to yourself and Mr. Leonard,
Believe me,
Very sincerely yours,
Mary Dinsmore.
265. Asking a Lady to call on a Person Who is a Stranger to Her.
S——, September 10, 19—.
My Dear Mrs. Graham:—
Some very charming people, friends of ours, Mr. and Mrs. Symonds, have taken a house in C——, No. 10 B—— Square, with a view of residing there permanently, and I should think it very kind if you would call on them. At present they find C——, socially speaking, rather dull, as they know hardly any one in the city, and it would make all the difference to them if they had a few pleasant acquaintances among your best people. I thought if you could show them any civility you would perhaps do so. You cannot fail to like Mrs. Symonds; she is a very pleasant woman, and she has written to me to ask if I had any friends in your city I could introduce her to.