My Dear Miss Lee:
Permit me to explain my failure to keep my appointment with you this evening. I was on my way to your house, with the assurance of a pleasant evening, when unfortunately I was very unexpectedly called from home on very important business.
I regret my disappointment, but hope that the future may afford us many pleasant meetings.
Sincerely your friend,
Irving Goodrich.
8.—Form of an Excuse for a Pupil.
Thursday Morning, April 4th.
Mr. Bunnel:
You will please excuse William for non-attendance at school yesterday, as I was compelled to keep him at home to attend to a matter of business.