y yours,
F. B. Scott.
(Mrs. Harrison Scott)

Harbor View, L. I.,
August 29, 1921.

Mrs. Hubert Forbes,
Bayshore, L. I.

My dear Mrs. Forbes:

I have your letter of August twenty-fifth concerning my
former cook, Margaret Dickson. She is an extremely good cook.
She was with me for two years, and I can vouch for her
honesty, but she is not to be depended on--for instance, to
return promptly after her days off or to do any work during
her frequent quarrels with the butler. But she seems anxious
to improve, and if you would care to give her a trial, I think
she might be satisfactory in new surroundings.

I hope this reply will answer your questions.

Very truly yours,
Flora B. Scott.

_Letter to a former servant_

Dear Delia,

If you will not be too busy next week, will you come out and
take care of the children for three or four days? Mr. Stone
and I expect to be away. I am sure your husband can spare you.
You will be surprised at the way Jack is growing. He often
speaks of you.

Let me know immediately.

Cordially yours,
B. L. Stone.

(Note the signature--the use of initials instead of writing the full
name.)

_Inquiry concerning house for rental_

48 Cottage Road,
Somerville, Mass.,
April 8, 1921.

Schuyler Realty Company,
49 Fulton Street,
Brooklyn, N. Y.

Gentlemen:

Will you be good enough to send me the following information
concerning the house at 28 Bedford Park which you have
advertised for rental:

Location of the house with regard to subway and L station,
and the nearest public school. General character of the
immediate neighborhood.

Distance to the nearest Methodist Episcopal Church.

Condition and kind of plumbing in each of the three
bathrooms.

Make of furnace and the amount of coal necessary to heat
the house.

Is the house completely screene