Allow me to introduce to you my ever dear friend, Miss Nellie Reynolds, the bearer of this letter. You have heard me speak of her so often that you will know at once who she is. As I am sure you will be mutually pleased with each other, I have asked her to inform you of her presence in your city. Any attention you may show her will be highly appreciated by Yours affectionately, LIZZIE EICHER. _7.--To a Lady, Apologizing for a Broken Engagement._ Albany, N. Y., May 10th, 1894. My Dear Miss Lee: Permit me to explain my failure to keep my appointment with you this evening. I was on my way to your house, with the assurance of a pleasant evening, when unfortunately I was very unexpectedly called from home on very important business. I regret my disappointment, but hope that the future may afford us many pleasant meetings. Sincerely your friend, IRVING GOODRICH. {42} _8.--Form of an Excuse for a Pupil._ Thursday Morning, April 4th. Mr. Bunnel: You will please excuse William for non-attendance at school yesterday, as I was compelled to keep him at home to attend to a matter of business. MRS. A. SMITH. _9.--Form of Letter Accompanying a Present._ Louisville, July 6, 1894. My Dearest Nelly: Many happy returns of the day. So fearful was I that it would escape your memory, that I thought I would send you this little trinket by way of reminder. I beg you to accept it and wear it for the sake of the giver. With love and best wishes. Believe me ever, your sincere friend, CAROLINE COLLINS. _10.--Returning Thanks for the Present._ Louisville, July 6, 1894. Dear Mrs. Collins: I am very much obliged to you for the handsome bracelet you have sent me. How kind and thoughtful it was of you to remember me on my birthday. I am sure I have every cause to bless the day, and did I forget it, I have many kind friends to remind me of it. Again thanking you for your present, which is far too beautiful for me, and also for your kind wishes. Believe me, your most grateful BERTHA SMITH. _11.--Congratulating a Friend Upon His Marriage._ Menton, N.Y., May 24th, 1894. My Dear Everett: I have to-day received the invitation to your wedding, and as I cannot be present at that happy event to offer my congratulations in person, I write. I am heartily glad you are going to be married, and congratulate you upon the wisdom of your choice. You have won a noble as well as a beautiful woman, and one whose love will make you a happy man to your life's end. May God grant that trouble may not come near you, but should it be your lot, you will have a wife to whom you can look with confidence for comfort, and whose good sense and devotion to you will be your sure and unfailing support. That you may both be very happy, and that your happiness may increase with your years, is the prayer of