Fairfax, of Beechwood.
He read it carefully through fully a half dozen times. It ran as
follows:
"MY DEAR MR. ARMSTRONG: I wish to extend to you my sincere
congratulations over your good fortune in succeeding to the
business of my dear old friend and neighbor, Mr. Marsh, late of
Beechwood village. I feel as though I know you well from hearing
him speak so continually of you. I am indeed thankful that his
business fell into the hands of one whom he trusted so deeply.
"It was his wish, long ago, that we should meet and know each
other, and in remembrance of this, his earnest and oft-repeated
wish, I now extend you a cordial invitation to visit our home at
Beechwood at your earliest convenience and dine with the family. My
daughter and I will have a most hearty welcome for you. Any date
convenient to you which you may set will be agreeable to us.
"Trusting that we may have the pleasure of seeing you very soon, I
remain, yours very truly,
"MRS.
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