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A SAMPLE LETTER SHOWING HOW THIS BOOK MAY BE USED IN PREPARATION OF SOCIAL LETTERS
[HOW TO PREPARE A SOCIAL LETTER]
For example, if one desires to write a letter of Condolence, let him turn to the GUIDE TO PHRASES, p. [279], and to the subheading “FOR LETTERS OF CONDOLENCE.” Then, guided by the references, select in the DICTIONARY OF PHRASES, such expressions as are most desirable, weaving them into a letter as in the following sample:
My dear ————,
[a]I know your heart must be sorely grieved at the loss of your dear father. []His name was never mentioned by us without the most tender regard. [c]No one ever displayed a sweeter spirit than he. [d]Be assured of our cordial esteem and fervent prayers.
Very sincerely yours,