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The Brother's Answer

DEAR SISTER: I am glad to hear of your prudence in not being very hasty in an affair of so great importance, and upon which your happiness or misery in this world will inevitably depend. Your reasons against remaining any longer in a state of widowhood are what I much approve of, and it will give me great pleasure to promote your interest and happiness as far as I am able. I have inquired concerning Mr. Moreton, and every one gives him an excellent character. I have likewise conversed with him, and find him a very sensible young man. As to your objection concerning disparity of age, I do not think it has any great weight, and upon the whole, I have but one reason against your union, and that is, that there is nothing more precarious than commerce, and the merchant who to-day has unlimited credit, may be to-morrow in the list of bankrupts. I do not urge this in order to prevent your happiness, but only that whilst you are free, you may take such measures as to secure a sufficiency against the worst. I would by no means dissuade you from complying with his request, as he seems every way worthy of your choice, and I really think it may be for your mutual happiness. These, dear sister, are my sentiments concerning this affair; but remember I leave it entirely to yourself, not doubting but you will proceed with the same prudence which you have heretofore shown. I am your affectionate brother.

P. S. I would avise you to write to the young man as soon as possible.