This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1873 edition. Excerpt: ...future comfort and prosperity. I rejoice to hear of your progress, and you may depend upon me for bestowing approbation whenever your conduct merits it. I have written to your master, authorising him to supply you with the books, and to increase your weekly allowance. I am, dear James, Your ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1873 edition. Excerpt: ...future comfort and prosperity. I rejoice to hear of your progress, and you may depend upon me for bestowing approbation whenever your conduct merits it. I have written to your master, authorising him to supply you with the books, and to increase your weekly allowance. I am, dear James, Your affectionate parent, George Maitland. A gentleman to his friend, being an apology for having disappointed him. Sir, May 2nd, 181 I have sincerely to apologise to you for not returning according to mypromise, buthaving met with a gentleman who had just arrived from Italy, I was induced to make some enquiries concerning his route and adventures, when, to my surprise, I found that he had been intimately acquainted with my son, who, you are aware, has been for some time studying painting in that very fertile region of the arts. Allured by his conversation, and particularly with his relation of some agreeable adventures he had had in company with my son, the hours glided away so imperceptibly, that it was midnight before 1 had the least recollection of my engagement with you. Begging that you and Mrs. Cleveland will accept my apology and cordial assurances of esteem and respect, I am, dear sir, Yours with the greatest sincerity, John Stephens. A young woman in service to her parents. Swan Street, Holborn, My very dear Par cuts, February ut, is I hasten to ease your minds concerning me, by informing you that I have obtained a place as housemaid in a respectable family. Master and mistress are very kind; and their general treatment of servants is such, as to make me think it will continue. They have four children: three fine healthy girls, but the fourth, also a girl, is very sickly, and much indulged. I expect to have a trial in her temper; but I must have...
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