Dear Mrs. Carter, Peggy wrote—
Mother is to have a birthday a week from next Saturday, and we are going to celebrate it by giving her a surprise party consisting of hens,—each family to bring one hen,—Rhode Island Reds preferred,—as we have Mr. Henry Cox and Mrs. Henrietta Cox already. Please ask Uncle Joe to come. He need not bring a separate hen, but can join in with you. Old Michael Parrell has them for sale.
Your loving friend
Peggy
This invitation is for you all,—Dr. Carter, if he is not too busy,—Tom, Christopher, and Diana.
“You haven’t given the hour, or asked her to pour tea,” Miss Betsy said, as she read the note through.
“Oh, bother! so I haven’t. I’ll put in a postscript:”
The party will begin at four o’clock. We’d like it if you would pour tea.
Alice’s note was as follows:
Dear Miss Pauline,