DEAR FATHER,—Studies continued—(blot)—profession—future hopes—application—increased expenses—irate landlady—small remittance—duty—love—say twenty-five pounds—best wishes—sister, mother, all at home.
Dutiful son,
JOHN JOSKIN.
(Eighthly.)
ANSWER TO THE SAME.
Delighted—assiduity—future fortune—great profession!—Increase of family—no cash—best prayers, sister, mother.
Loving father!
JOSKIN, SEN.
N.B. By altering the relative positions and sexes, the above is good for all relations! If writing to nabob, more flattery in letter of asker. Strong dose of oaths in refuser’s answer.
(Ninthly.)