P——, October 20, 19—.
My Dear Mabel:—
Mr. William Perry, the bearer of this note, is one of my old college chums. At college we were regarded as "Damon and Pythias," though which was Damon and which was Pythias I hardly know. Anyway, you will find Mr. Perry as noble a fellow as ever ate three meals a day. Give him a hearty welcome for my sake, and you will soon regard him very highly for his own.
I assure you that in showing kindness to my old classmate you are liable to entertain an angel unawares. Give my regards to that "model husband" of yours, and tell my hopeful nephew that the next time I come to C—— I will bring him either a jackknife or a Bible—perhaps both.
Your loving brother,
Robert.
271. From a Lady Asking for a Subscription to some Charity.
E——, May 23, 19—.
Campbell Astorbilt, Esq.
Dear Sir:—