The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1877-07-05

spirit, and she has studied as models the
most formal commercial correspondence.
Her resolution 20 obey the decision of her
parents in the matter. after they have made
proper inquiries regarding the character Of
the young man, Is sound and coumcndahc.
She rightly speaks Of their superior tnowl-
edge, aud hcr obligation to defer to it,
expresses the wish that their investigation
will result favorably to her sutton and that
if it docs not. she and he may know each
other a. friends, If not Ivy a dcnrcr nnme-
though she doesn't put it exactly in that
way Notning could be more exemplary,
no conduct ON the part OF a girl under the
circumstances moro prascworthy, ard no
better evidence could be furnished that she
is dutiful daughter aud would he a dcsra-
bic partner for n young man who could
address her in such language rs that used
by our cnamurrd correspondent She l. all
right. now for him AMI his questions.
First. There is nothing improper about the
words kind avor.' They are entirely suit
able. and rightly acknowledged that in Civ
ng him permission to write TO her she
granted him a great privilege, and In doing
So exhibited the kindness of her heart. II
she had been Il cruel girl, ii he had not mndo
good impression ON her If she had hecn
entirely indifferent to him, would she have
suffered him to open the correspondence?
Secondly. No. you did right in askinga AT the
same time both TO visit her and 10 c9rrc-
spoud with her. In these eases when you
got the opportunity you must improve it,
else YOU may mover have another chance.
You see IL worked we'll. Why then. question
the propricty of the procccdingy Thirdly.
We think you have had the most ilatteriug
cncoura cement. Really. we don't see how
vou could ask for more You can't expect
the girl to throw herself at your head. 1t is
a. plain as pikcstan That she is ready to
consider proposals. and that she l. open to
conviction. The thing for you to dc now H.
to ect on the right side of the old folks. As
we look at it. they will have the deciding
voice. 4 strntcgc lover never ncylccts the
parents. Ofnutimcs You would think from
his manner hat he was counting the mother
! instead Of the daughter, So assiduous Is he
! in his attentions to her whom he one day
! hopes to call 10y the omdoaring name Of
mothcr-in-law. See to H. too. that the old
/ gentleman forms u favorable opinion of you,
| 10y reason of the suhrioty Of youl behavior.
| your strict attention to business. your sound
view ON politics. and your correct knuwl-
| edge Of affairs. Stuiious reading of THE
SCN will be- great help to you in this dircc-
tion. AMI furnish You 10 end Of proper
themes for discussion with the pnternal
guardian of the object of your affections.
Take it all in all provided you are a young
man Of good character, We think the chances
OF your having speedy occasion to buy an
engagement ring are all in your favor.
We append brief answer 10 an inquiry
from New Haven girl. 1t is this.
SIR Tho excellent YOU display advice 70
CORES pond,nts encourages 10 address YOU am a
danstl CO.. iG atnt he'd csumailr bachelor who r.
CARDS with rel, patcrual affection In the m' Al
time have lower at more suitable axe. approved by
my mother. Please marx out the exact nc ci conduct
tor poEoInY llorG'
How il IT ? Do you love the old bachelor
or the young fellow; Would YOU be- satisfied
with merely patrrnnl affection when you
could got that OF "A i0v,r2 Moreover, youI
mothers approval 81 the youth ought t,
count a great deal II he il all right, and
you love him and h. loves you. tell the o,
bachelor that you require something more
than mere patcrnal affection in "a husband
that you can get that from your father UnC
Go not wish II from him.