I loved every minute of our being with you, dear Aunt Annie, just as much as Dick did, and we hope you are going to let us come soon again. With best love from us both, Your affectionate niece, Helen. The above type of letter would not serve perhaps if Dick's aunt had been a forbidding and austere type of woman; but even such a one would be far more apt to take a new niece to her heart if the new niece herself gave evidence of having one. _After Visiting a Friend_ Dear Kate: It was hideously dull and stuffy in town this morning after the fresh coolness of Strandholm. The back yard is not an alluring outlook after the wide spaces and delicious fragrance of your garden. It was good being with you and I enjoyed every moment. Don't forget you are lunching here on the 16th and that we are going to hear Kreisler together. Devotedly always, Caroline. _From a Man Who Has Been Ill and Convalescing at a Friend's House_ Dear Martha: I certainly hated taking that train this morning and realizing that the end had come to my peaceful days. You and John and the children, and your place, which is the essence of all that a "home" ought to be, have put me on my feet again. I thank you much--much more than I can say for the wonderful goodness of all of you. Fred. _From a Woman Who Has Been Visiting a Very Old Friend_ I loved my visit with you, dear Mary; it was more than good to be with you and have a chance for long talks at your fireside. Don't forget your promise to come here in May! I told Sam and Hettie you were coming, and now the whole town is ringing with the news, and every one is planning a party for you. David sends "his best" to you and Charlie, and you know you always have the love of Your devoted Pat. _To an Acquaintance_ After a visit to a formal acquaintance or when some one has shown you especial hospitality in a city where you are a stranger: My dear Mrs. Duluth: It was more than good of you to give my husband and me so much pleasure. We enjoyed, and appreciated, all your kindness to us more than we can say. We hope that you and Mr. Duluth may be coming East before long and that we may then have the pleasure of seeing you at Strandholm. In the meanwhile, thanking you for your generous hospitality, and with kindest regards to you both, in which my husband joins, believe me, Very sincerely yours, Katherine de Puyster Eminent. =AN ENGRAVED CARD OF THANKS= An engraved card of thanks is proper only when sent by a public official to acknowledge the overwhelming number of congratulatory messages he must inevitably receive from strangers, when he has carried an election or otherwise been honored with the confidence of his State or country. A recent and excellent example follows: =EXECUTIVE MANSION=