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My Own Darling Nellie:

7 QUEENS ST., QUEBEC, August 3, 1892.

Let me implore you to name the day that will make us one-that day which is to bring us together for all time. You blushed last night when I urged the question, and put me off with some pretty, but pitiful excuse. For once, darling, let me dictate and say Monday. Won't you my precious pet ?

Yours, A Young Man in Colorado to His Betrothed in New York. TED.

DENVER, December 14, 1892.

DEAREST GLADYS-You have doubtless received letters from me lately, describing my situation here, and stating the projects that I had under consideration. In one of those letters, allusion is made to a speculation of land in the neighborhood of this place, with the remark that if it were successful, I should be able to make good my promise, and claim you as the partner of my joys and sorrows for life. My most sanguine expectations have been more than realized. Herewith you will receive a draft on the National Park Bank, in New York, for $1,000 of which I pray you to make use in providing such articles as may be necessary to replenish your wardrobe, in anticipation of our speedy marriage, after my return home. Pray present your dear mother with my affectionate regards, and say that I can never forget now that I have the power, that it is my duty to assist and cherish her in her declining years. I also send some few trinkets, which you, will please present on my behalf to your sisters as tokens of my brotherly regard; for such I now consider my relations toward them.

With my kindest respects to all, and trusting that I may soon be permitted to embrace my dearest, I remain Her devoted Complaints of a Lady's Coolness.