The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1891-08-05
LETTERS IN CHICAGO
Eugene Field Writes About the Evidenee
Of Advanced Culture.

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hitherto slow to recognize her pre-eminent
worth, and envious, perhaps, Of her sudden
and brilliant development, are at lest
compelled to acknowledge that the posi-
/ ton she has achieved is indeed command
! ing one- Chicago has always been imbued
/ with q true literary instinct, but rs the
tender saping must needs be inclined, and
\ as the little flower must needs be nurtrred.
and human genius itself must needs be
| cherished and schooled, in order to insure
/ the shade, the fragrance and the accom-
/ plishment which lie within the limits Of
/ posi- biity, so has IL been necessary that
| Chicago, gifted beyond the ordinary, should
/ undergo a season of discipline before bios
soning out into that splendid estate in
/ which we now find her. This season OF
| probation has been q long and tedious one,
| and we rejoice that il is ended.
/ A notable literary taste has been 6ifTused
among our people. We have had learned
and graceful works from the pens Of such
| pioneer authors as Head. Bristol, Poole,
Mathews, kirkland, Browne, McGovern,
/ Read, Freiberger and others; the example
| afforded by these vigorous and gifted
| precursors, svant coursurs and prodro-
mos, no less than their fascinating
writings themselves, has engendered in the
bosoms of the multitude an ambition to-
ward exploits in the realm of literary COM
position.
How shall we set about the endeavors
| to which we are inclinedy" is the question
that has been asked over and over again
/ This Macedonian cry has finally 1--WE re-
joice 10 see) been answered by the appear
ance of volume entitled THE Complete
Chicago Letter Writer, with a Glossary"
an essay calculated and likely to cultivate
a pure and beautiful literary style in the
midst of US, so that even as he who runs
may read, so also ne who hustles may
write-ay, in good sooth, and write ornate
ly and persuasively. When one achieves
a correct epistolary style he has mastered
the most difficult part of the literary art
There is none that will deny this. Indeed,
we all know that the most charming litera-
ture that has survived the wreck OF years
comes TO US in the letters Of the ancienUs-
those of Pliny, of Scmpronious, OF Horace
Of Thiresias, of Chesterfield and of St. Paul
a careful study of the Complete Letter
Writer, with Glossary" just spawned in
the midst OF us, is certain to raise up In
Chicago host of htterateurs whose per,
formances will put TO the blush all pre-
takers.
In order that those who have not vet
possessed themselves of copies OF this re-
markable work may share our just en-
thusiasm over the extraordinary merits
thereof. we present herewith a number Of
specimen letters taken from the book in
question. The first extract is letter from
a young man to young lady declaring
hiS nd har IN,
riage:
Miss ETHEr,-Ever since / met you at the
Lake View tennis court day before yesterday
have been a prey TO the TOst pleasing tor
ments. You are ever present in my thoughts.
l could not, even though | were so disposed,
eradicate your image from my heart Ethel.
love you: love you not with the insipid and
mawkish passion of mere boy. but with the
mighty, all absorbing and all controlling love
of a mature and experienced nan Of twenty
two. Tel me, idol OF my soul viii You share
with me the bliss with which matrimonial
companionship with you would surely invest
my life2 Ransom this bleeding heart Of mine
from these exquisite fortunes by bidding nae
hope, that in due time may acquire an option
on your maidenly affections, and believe me
ever, beloved Ethel, your obedient and groveg-
ing admirer, RALPH BUsBY.
An answer 10 the above, intimatjug a
}
SIR-I cannot deny that the perusal OF your
note has engendered within my bosom pleasure
able emotions. But a girl must watch out and
90 slow in a business OF this kind. IL Is true
that we have known one another for the con-
siderable period OF two days, but, alas sir,
woman's nature cannot be read even IN that
space OF time. | cannot analyze nag sentiments
toward you, aud-pardon me II ] wound your
sensibilities-I distTust your sentiments toward
me- As the hours and days roll on viii not
your feelings changer VIII sou not weary ~
the love you protest. On, sir. do hot triGe
with my virgin heart. Remember what a
precious thing II Is you are dealing with and
asking for.
a Tower, transpIanted from above.
Within the female bosom lies:
Once touched Of uurequited love.
1t withers, wrinkles up and dies;
But sheltered from the cruel blizzard,
1t thrivcs and blooms from 4 % lizard.
-Woodsworth.
fear / have all too plainly betrayed my
emotions, yet what have said goes. shall
live ages TIL sec you At the Thomas concert
tonight; meanwhile / return your salutations
with accrued interest. LrHEt-
To a father touching an affair du cosur:
RESPECTED stR-Ny attentions to your
daughter Mabe! for the last two or three days
must have convinced you that am not wholly
insensibe 70 the charms Of that best, purest
and brightest OF the feminine sex Sir, arm
wholly enamored OF the same. Naught but
the dew Of death can quench the fame which /
her beauty has kindled in my breast. adj I
dress yol these lines 70 crave your permission /
20 continue these addresses, which may event !
uauy transport TO ElysiuEn yo2r obedlent, du-i- T
RICHARD P. BAKER,
An answer TO the above. calling for Oil 4
OF particulars:
DB SIR-Yours reed. aud contents noted. 1
Would suggest that, before proceeding further
with this deal you send me an inventory q 4
what you've got In stock suppose yUI get 1
Mabel; how are you going 70 keep her going !
am not going 10 ran home for the INDECENT
although II TIE wheat market continues active
may be able 70 DO the handsome tkiaE ~ tie
girl when SIZE Jumps the brOounsttcE- EGcuFs
Iny candor, out guess yOu'A have 70 pat uD OK
shut up. Yrs truly. !. " LATHKH<
An answer 70 the foregoing. conveying
specific information.
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might he construed a. a bargain. hss.sl 70
answer sour friendly letter. sJsd bes ~ say
hat II certain business deals have entered
INTO result As hope and expect, sAa44 bs abe
70 maintain wife n comfort = Eat ir 2 r.
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