97. From a Lady to a Friend, Asking Her to Engage Rooms at the Sea-shore.
C——, June 15, 19—.
Dear Mrs. Johnson:—
We have almost decided to spend two months at Long Branch, and I should much prefer taking furnished apartments to going to a hotel. I thought perhaps you might be able to recommend us some rooms where we should be comfortable. If not, would you mind the trouble of making a few inquiries?
We should like to face the sea if possible, and require a sitting-room and three bed-rooms, with private bath. I suppose the rent would be about $25 per week.
Should you see any rooms likely to suit, would you engage them for us from the 1st of July for eight weeks certain? I fear the place will be very full, and that without your help we should have no little difficulty on our arrival in securing desirable accommodation.
I hope we shall have fine weather during our stay at the sea-shore, and see a great deal of you all.
With our united kind regards, believe me,
Very sincerely your friend,
Ellen Brookes.