He seems a sober, steady young gentleman, and takes to business; so will be of service to the firm.
Could have wished another person had turned his mind that way; but God's will be done.

As cash may be scarce in those parts, have to trust you will excuse my enclosing a goldsmith's bill at six days' sight, on Messrs.

Hooper and Girder of Newcastle, for L100, which I doubt not will be duly honoured .-- I remain, as in duty bound, dear Mr.Frank, your very respectful and obedient servant, "Joseph Owen.
"_Postscriptum._--Hope you will advise the above coming safe to hand.

Am sorry we have so few of yours.

Your father says he is as usual, but looks poorly." From this epistle, written in old Owen's formal style, I was rather surprised to observe that he made no acknowledgment of that private letter which I had written to him, with a view to possess him of Rashleigh's real character, although, from the course of post, it seemed certain that he ought to have received it.