Page:Complete letter writer (1).pdf/16

16 From a young Tradesman lately entered into Business to his father asking his consent to marry.

Honoured sir, It is now above three years since I entered into business for myself, and find it daily increasing. There is a very worthy family in this neighbourhood, with whom I have been some time acquainted. They are in good circumstances, and have a daughter, an anriable young woman; I have paid my addresses to her, and likewise obtained the parents consent, on condition that it is a greeable to yonu. Upon the strictest inquiry you will find her such a person that you will have no objection to. I endeavour to act consistent with the rules you were for my conduct. The parents are to pay me five hundred pounils on the day of marriage; and as they have no other children, their property. Lecomes ours at their death, In whatever light you are pleased to consider this, I shall abide by your direction, and your answer in the meantime is impatiently expected by-Your dutiful son.

The Father's Answer.

My Dear Son,-I received your letter, and my reason for not an answer sooner is, it being an affair of importance. I wrote to Mr. Johnstone, my agent, requesting him to inquire concerning the family you desire to be allied with; and I am glad to hear that his account does not differ from your own, Your reasons for entering into the marriage state are every way satisfactory, and I am glad to hear that the person you live placed your affections on is so deserving When you have fixed the wedding day, I will come to London to be present at the ceremony, and spend a few days with my old friends. I hope you will continue to attend your business with the same diligence you have hitherto