If you care to see the letter, I have it." "Please," said Mr.Amory; and Mrs.Avory went to her desk.
"Now, boys, listen to me," said Mr.Amory to his two sons.

"Let this be a lesson to you.

Never give anonymous presents.

It is foolish, and it leads to trouble; and very likely the wrong person will be thanked." Mrs.Avory handed him the letter, and he read it.
"Quite clear," he said, "but not what I call a sensible way of doing things.

Your explanation satisfies me." Mrs.Avory expressed her regret that the mistake had occurred.