"Will Your Majesty deign to accept the expression of my most respectful and distinguished sentiments?
"Mme. A. A."
A worthy woman sent this rich note:
"To His Majesty, the King of Persia,—
"My name is the Widow Bressoy, aged 82. I have lost my husband and two of my daughters; I am unable to walk and I owe a quarter's rent. My grandmother washed for His Majesty King Louis-Philippe of France; H. R. H. the Duc d' Aumale used to help me with my rent; show your kind heart and do as he did. Should you come to the church of Ste. Elisabeth du Temple on Sunday next, I should be very glad to see you.
"I am
"Your Majesty's most respectful servant,
"Widow Bressoy."
The following original proposal came from a well-known business-house:
"Sir,—