A thousand thanks for the song you were so kind as to send me; have tried it over and like it immensely. Was it very well sung when you heard it, and shall I be able to do justice to it in your opinion, when I have the pleasure of singing it to you?
Believe me, in the meantime,
Very sincerely yours,
Eleanor Eustice.
286. From an Elderly Gentleman to a Young Lady, Offering Her a Birthday Present.
S——, October 10, 19—.
My Dear Miss Stilton:—
With my most hearty wishes for many happy returns of your birthday, please accept a little souvenir which I hope you will like; at your age a birthday is an event to celebrate and to rejoice over; at mine it has a different signification, and reminds me that I am one year nearer the end; in youth, one does not dwell upon this thought, but rather upon what the bright future has in store. May it contain everything for you that your dearest friends could wish.
With love, believe me,
Your affectionate old friend,
James T. Swinburne.