To conclude with, here are a few lively letters from ladies dark and fair:
"Paris, 27 July.
"Sir,—
"I won the last beauty-prize at Marienbad and I am simply dying to make your acquaintance.
"In this hope, I have the honour to greet you.
"Fernande de B."
"Marseilles, 1 August.
"Sire,—
"It is a pleasure to me to write to you. From my childhood's days, I have admired Persia, that beautiful country, so dear to my heart. Since I have heard you mentioned, I love you, Sire; I should like to be at your service. I do not know the Persian language, but, if you adopt me, I shall know it in a few days and you shall be my master.
"Receive, Sire, my sincere greetings.