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LETTER WRITING.
Any extravagant flattery should be avoided, both as tending to disgust those to whom it is addressed, as well as to degrade the writers, and to create suspicion as to their sincerity. The sentiments should spring from the tenderness of the heart, and, when faithfully and delicately expressed, will never be read without exciting sympathy or emotion in all hearts not absolutely deadened by insensibility.
DECLARATION OF AFFECTION.
Dear Nellie: Will you allow me, in a few plain and simple
words, respectfully to express the sincere esteem and
affection I entertain for you, and to ask whether I may
venture to hope that these sentiments are returned? I love
you truly and earnestly and knowing you admire frankness
and candor in all things, I cannot think that you will take
offense at this letter. Perhaps it is self-flattery to suppose
I have any place in your regard. Should this be so, the error
will carry with it its own punishment, for my happy dream will
be over. I will try to think otherwise, however, and shall
await your answer with hope. Trusting soon to hear from you, I
remain, dear Nellie.
Sincerely Yours,
J.L. Master
To Miss Nellie Reynolds,
Hartford, Conn.