West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-06-28
THIRD LETTER.
Very truly yours,

Dear Friend
You have one guilty that | admire
scarcely hoped to hear from You so soon,
and you may he sure that your letters will
be appreciated however often they. come.
for need them to keep me from getting
lonesome. am glad that you have decided
to call to see me. deferred speaking to
Mr. EiIioit's of you until just a little while
ago. They said that they did not know you
and seemed to hesitate when asked il you
might call. FASTENED, however, to ex.
plain that you are an old acquaintance of
mine, and they then surrendered without
further resistance. they wished to know
your initials aud when I told them they de.
eided that you must be the young ---
by that name. Are they right? If you
are, don't think you need fear any trouble
on their account, but look out for me, for
girls, you know, are not always what they
secm--at least that is wha, ! have heard
some boys say. That description Of your
self was interesting. OF course can't tell
from il whether you are handsome or not.
but Imagine you make very good appear
anee. am not caring so much for your
looks. II is women that are supposed to
be beautiful and not men. o, but the hosts
that are deficient l may be queer girl.
but have always associated ugliness with
manhood. You must not fail to call Thurs
day evening sail look for you. / am
staying al James Elliou's, who lives north Of
kingwood. As am not acquainted can't
tell you the roads. Mr. Elliott tells me il
leaves Kingwood near the Jenkins House,
wherever that is, and that il IS about ~
miles to his place. | fear it will be rather
long walk Tor you, but if you like walking.
you will have the more Of il to enjoy.
must inform you Of Mr.. Ellious pceuli.
aritY. You must come loaded for a short
talk on religion. lie never tires of the
subject and always holds in high esteem
those who can interest him for few min.
utes in lively conversation. They usually.
however, retire early, and that will leave
us alone TO occupy the porch. will have
an opportunity TO get my mail Thursday
forenoon, 50 do not fail to write
Your friend.
CARRIE BEATRICE.
ANswEe.
Kingwood, May 81, 1900.
My Dear Friend
Your letter was received yesterday after.
noon, but did not answer al once. as
was busy Bot will answer the first thing
this morning, and ! hope you will receive
my letter all O. X. will be out this even.
ing and then can explain the whole story
Of the broken links Of our acquaintance.
suppose we are acquainted now. are We not
VIII try % come out about haif-pasl six or
seven ] do not know exactly where Mr.
Elliott lives but know pretty nearly. T
think shall find you without much trouble
Our acquaintance is getting romantic, sure.
am getting anxious TO see sou, and IL am
as well impressed with you when see YOU
as ] ann with your writing. ! think we shall
be extremely good friends have half
notion 70 put a SMALL picture Of my self in
this letter, but then it won't be any excite
ment When you sec me- T will come pre-
pared for talk on The subject you mcntincd
in your letter 7 am pretty good ,alker
on that subject How old do you think
am ] will say thirty and when ! come see
h you think am mistaken. When come
out tonight viii call for you or you can be
ou, on the porch or something Of that SORT.
because we don't want 20 fail to recognize
each other OF the folks will think that we
arc trying TO fool them Now remember. 7
have a pearl bat, boquet on NY coat and
bloc eyes, and think / shall ride out.
Very sincerely yours.