In addressing your letters to me at Bingen, you will be pleased to consider the information of my brother's whereabouts herein afforded to you as strictly confidential, until you hear from me to the contrary.

In his present frame of mind, it would be in the last degree painful to him to be made the subject of inquiries, remonstrances, or entreaties to return." The arrival of this sad news proved to be not the only noteworthy event of the day.

While I was still thinking of poor Mr.Engelman, Fritz came into the office with his hat in his hand.
"Minna is not in very good spirits this morning," he said.

"I am going to take her out for half an hour to look at the shops.

Can you come with us ?" This invitation rather surprised me.