Accepting.
The Albany, May 7th.
Dear ——,
I shall be delighted to assist at the important event fixed for the ——, and beg to offer my best congratulations to Miss —— and yourself on your approaching happiness.
I intend to offer as my wedding gift a drawing-room clock. My object in naming this intention to you is that, if you are likely to receive a similar gift from any other friend, you will tell me so, and I will exchange it for something else, as duplicate gifts are a great bore.
Ever, dear Hal,
Your true old friend,
John.
Invitation to join a Party to the Derby.
Knightsbridge, May 22.