ould be signed in full. It is difficult to determine the spelling of
unfamiliar proper names if they are carelessly written. It is therefore
important in writing to strangers that the signature should be made
plainly legible in order that they may know how to address the writer in
their reply. A lady should make it plain whether she is to be addressed as
_Miss_ or _Mrs._ This can be done either by placing the title _Miss_ or
_Mrs._ in parentheses before the name, or by writing the whole address
below and to the left of the signature. Boys and men may often avoid
confusion by signing their first name instead of using only initials.

Notice the following examples of the complimentary close and signature:--

(1)
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| Appleton, Wisconsin. |
| Sept. 3, 1905. |
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| My dear Cousin, |
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| (Body of letter.) |
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| Yours with love, |
| Gertrude Edmonds. |
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(2)
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| 192 Lincoln Ave., |
| Worcester, Mass. |
| Nov. 25, 1905. |
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| L.B. Bliss & Co., |
| 109 Summer St., |
| Boston, Mass. |
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| Dear Sirs; |
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| (Body of letter.) |
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