“Teazed is an opening out of the wool.
“That is the only error and probably a printer’s one, so that your facts are perfectly correct, the prices of your wool are not my quotations.
“Sutherlandshire wools always get a higher price in the wool markets than any other work. Wools under 9d. per lb. are of no great value.
“I have been very successful in this Exhibition, sold out, some orders, three prizes, for our own goods; woven the goods of seven others (crofters), who have also obtained prizes. In the green wincy 1st prize, the Black second; the travelling-rugs 1st prize, the shepherd’s plaid commended.
“Again thanking you for your kindness
“I am,
“Dear Madam,
“Your humble and obedient Servant,
“A. P.”
If the weaver’s letter was pleasant, the following reversed the shield. I have not often received abusive letters; but here is an example at random:
“Putney.
“Madam,
“I have read your article on ‘Beauty’ in The Daily Mail of to-day’s date, regarding your idea of tall, slight figures (which you describe as being leggy, lanky, etc.). I consider you a fool and an idiot and certainly low-bred. You are evidently coarse and fat yourself, therefore you do not understand refined breed. Kindly insert this in your next article on ‘Beauty.’