utmost expedition. “We are, dear Sirs, “Faithfully yours, “SAMUEL F. BILLINGTON & SON”

LETTER, MESSRS. CARTER, PATERSON & CO., LONDON, TO MESSRS. BILLINGTON & SON, WHITBY.

21 August.

“Dear Sirs, —

“We beg to acknowledge 10 pounds received and to return cheque of 1 pound, 17s, 9d, amount of overplus, as shown in receipted account herewith. Goods are delivered in exact accordance with instructions, and keys left in parcel in main hall, as directed. “We are, dear Sirs, “Yours respectfully, “Pro CARTER, PATERSON & CO.”

MINA MURRAY'S JOURNAL.

18 August. — I am happy today, and write