301. Informing a Married Daughter of the Illness of Her Mother.
T——, November 15, 19—.
Dear Mrs. Lester:—
I am very sorry to have to inform you that your mother has caught a very severe cold; the doctor seems anxious about her, and says it is an attack of bronchitis. She has been in bed for the last three days, but would not let me write before for fear of unnecessarily alarming you; however, to-day, being no better, she has desired me to do so. The doctor is coming again to-morrow, and should there be a change for the worse I will send you a telegram after he has seen her. She is very restless at night, and cannot be persuaded to take any nourishment beyond a little milk. I came here on a visit last week, with the intention of returning home yesterday, but did not like to leave your mother as she was so ill.
With kind remembrances, believe me,
Very truly yours,
Ida Smythe.
302. Inquiring after the Health of a Lady's Husband.
R——, April 4, 19—.