Times, I have been recommended to offer myself as a candidate.
Will you kindly favor me with a testimonial as to my
character, ability and conduct while at Boston Normal School?
Should you consider that I am fitted for the position,
you would confer a great favor on me if you would interest
yourself in my behalf.

I remain, Reverend Sir,
Your most obedient and humble servant,
LAURA B. NICHOLS.


_2.--Applying for a Position as a Teacher of Music._

Scotland, Conn., January 21st, 1915

Madam,

Seeing your advertisement in The Clarion of to-day, I write to
offer my services as a teacher of music in your family.

I am a graduate of the Peabody Institute, of Baltimore, where
I was thoroughly instructed in instrumental and vocal music.

I refer by permission to Mrs. A.J. Davis, 1922 Walnut Street;
Mrs. Franklin Hill, 2021 Spring Garden Street, and Mrs.
William Murray, 1819 Spruce Street, in whose families I have
given lessons.

Hoping that you may see fit to employ me, I am,