Honolulu.—The quotation you give—
“Alas! how easily things go wrong;
A sigh too deep, or a kiss too long,
And then comes a mist and a weeping rain,
And life is never the same again,”
is taken from “Planlastes,” a fairy story, by George McDonald.
Marandana.—Introduce the inferior to the superior, the young to the older, and, in due courtesy, the man to the woman. Read our series of articles on good breeding, especially that entitled “The Habits of Polite Society.”
G. N. Oetzmann.—You might arrange your meals thus:—A cup of tea, coffee, or cocoa, and a slice of bread and butter before starting, and put a captain’s biscuit or two in your pocket for 11 a.m.; dine at 1 p.m.; take a cup of chocolate or tea at 4 p.m., and a substantial tea at 7 p.m. No supper is needed after that.
Battenberg.—Your handwriting is clear, but not pretty, and you must beware of flourishes.
A Scotch Sunbeam.—We are sorry to hear that you suffer so much. Accept our thanks for so kind and grateful a letter, and sincere wishes for your speedy restoration. Your handwriting shows a good foundation for a nice running hand by-and-by.