New York, Dec. 25,1886.
Sir: You will please honor this letter of introduction in accordance with the terms of a certain letter of advice numbered as above, and bearing even date herewith, mailed to you this day, and oblige, Yours, etc.,
A. B.
The young man goes abroad with this letter inclosed in a maroon alligator-skin pocket-book, and when he arrives in Brazil he finds that the way has been paved for him by the following letter of advice:
[International Introductory Letter System, Form Z 23,] New York, Dec. 25, 1886.
No. B 135,986.
Sir: Mr. W———, a young man with great assurance and a maroon-colored alligator-skin pocket-book, bearing a letter of introduction to you numbered as above, is now at large. He will visit Europe for a few weeks, after which he will tour about South America. He will make a specialty of volcanoes and monarchs.
He will offer to exchange photographs with you, but you must use your own judgment about complying with this request. Do not allow this letter to influence you in the matter.
You will readily recognize him by the wonderful confidence which he has in himself, and which is not shared by those who know him here.
He is a fluent conversationalist, and can talk for hours without fatigue to himself.