Dear Mrs. West:—
To my deep regret, I have to ask you to postpone your visit to us for the present; but my little girl has been very ill the last two days, and this morning the doctor tells me that she has a slight attack of the measles.
It is very unfortunate, as we were looking forward to your visit with so much pleasurable anticipation. However, I trust it is only a deferred enjoyment, and that we may see you here before long.
Believe me, dear Mrs. West,
Very sincerely yours,
Emma Conover.
376. From a Gentleman, Excusing Himself from Keeping a Dinner Engagement.
N——, January 20, 19—.
Dear Mrs. Hunt:—
I sincerely trust you will not pay yourself so bad a compliment as to imagine for a moment I am neglecting you when I say that I am prevented, to my great disappointment, from having the pleasure of dining with you this evening. I have caught a severe cold which obliges me to stay in-doors and take care of myself; my doctor even forbids my going to the office for an hour, so you will understand from this how genuine are these regrets. Am ever so sorry to be absent from such a pleasant party.
Believe me,
Very truly yours,
Barton D. Lowell.