A. B. H.
Reply to a Gentleman who has been treating for a House.
Westwood, February 16th, 187—
Dear Sir,
I am glad to find by your letter of yesterday's date that you like the house. I only wish you could have seen it when I occupied it myself—there would have been no cause of complaint as to the out-door appearance then. I shall be very glad indeed to see you in London on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday next (on Thursday I go Axminster), but should those days be inconvenient, pray name your own. I think it likely we may come to terms. Strange to say, I had an application from Mrs. Eglamon's solicitor yesterday, asking permission for her to remain a few months longer. I shall not reply until I have seen you.
Yours truly,
H. ——.