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.


_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, 1895

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