Dear Nettie:
Remembering that your birthday is at hand, I send you this little painting as a token of my love, together with wishes for many happy returns of this day.
Your friend,
Marie St. John.
These little notes should always receive an answer, as, for instance, this last might be appropriately replied to thus:
632 Corson Street, August 2. 189-.
My dear Marie:
You cannot think with what delight I received your beautiful birthday gift, rendered tenfold dearer by the knowledge that it is the handiwork of my friend. With many thanks,
I am, as ever, yours,
Nettie D. Caton.