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SIMPLIFIED 
 PITMAN PHONOGRAPHY 
 
 A CONCISE VET COMPREHENSIVE INSTRUCTOR OF SHORTHAND 
 
 CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY ESSENTIALS AND 
 
 ELIMINATING ALL PERPLEXING 
 
 EXCEPTIONS TO RULES 
 
 By 
 
 WILLIAM P. CHARLES 
 
 Director Charles School, Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 
 REVISED EDITION SIXTH THOUSAND 
 
 1906 
 
COPYRIGHT, igo6, BY 
 WILLIAM P. CHARLES 
 
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 PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION. 
 
 The second edition of Simplified Pitman Phonography is pub- 
 lished to supply the demand for a more simple text-book to pre- 
 sent Pitman Shorthand. The need was a method of unfolding 
 these principles relieved of the perplexing exceptions and un- 
 necessary amplifications found in the older manuals. The entire 
 first edition of 4,000 has been used in the author's private school, 
 the five branches of the Young Men's Christian Association in 
 Brooklyn, and several private schools where it has been adopted. 
 It has been demonstrated in the most satisfactory manner that 
 the diligent pupil who uses this book can become a rapid writer 
 several months quicker than if he were to use any of the manuals 
 in which so many exceptions to the rules are found. 
 
 Much has been said of late in favor of the light-line systems 
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 of shorthand, but no light-line method can be more easily or 
 
 ' expeditiously learned than Simplified Pitman, or more rapidly 
 
 written either, and what is more important still, no pupil can 
 
 j? read more correctly what has been written than those who write 
 
 Simplified Pitman Phonography. This is no extravagant boast, 
 
 ^ but a statement made after a faithful and conscientious trial of 
 
 both. The earnest inquirer will therefore make no mistake in 
 
 ^ adopting this as his text-book. 
 
 The second edition is a great improvement over the first as 
 J2 to the mechanical features of the work, the plates are new and 
 the type larger, and therefore easier to read. 
 
 The word-signs have been reduced to the lowest possible num- 
 ber, and include only such words as are arbitrarily written, or 
 contracted in outline to one sign. In the arrangement of these, 
 care has been taken to present them in alphabetical form, which 
 has been found helpful to the beginner in learning them. 
 BROOKLYX, September, 1906. 
 
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PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION. 
 
 The numerous exceptions to the rules found in the different 
 manuals of Pitman Phonography have proved a serious hindrance 
 to the learner in acquiring a knowledge of shorthand. 
 
 For example: The rules for the uses of L and R are first given, 
 and then it is said, " Exceptions, L or R is used before M or 
 Emp, and Lay or Ray is used after M, Emp or Ray." 
 
 Again, when considering the application of the expedients for 
 L and R, we find that there are ten exceptions to the former and 
 nine to the latter, and, as if that were not enough to perplex the 
 student, his difficulties are further increased by the consonants 
 F, V, Ith and The being reversed, when the R hook is attached 
 to them, so that the four consonants named are not always writ- 
 ten in the same way, but are written the same as R, Way, S and 
 Z, when taking the R hook. When this same expedient (R hook) 
 is attached to M and N these strokes are thickened. In other 
 words, they are Emp and Ing, but are called Mer and Ner. 
 
 Mr. James E. Munson recognizing the difficulties referred to 
 has, in his " Complete Phonographer," greatly reduced them by 
 employing a large hook for L, and a small hook for R, on all 
 curved strokes. In the Pitmanic manuals these hooks are used, 
 for a like purpose, on M and N, with the difference that when 
 the consonants named take the R hook the strokes are thickened. 
 Mr. Munson has simply applied the large and small hooks to all 
 consonants, allowing the latter to retain their original appear- 
 ance never reversing or thickening them for any purpose. These 
 wise and simple expedients are now being adopted by many prac- 
 titioners and teachers of the art, of different systems, and have 
 been employed in this book. 
 
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In addition to the above, the following points of difference be- 
 tween Pitman and Simplified Pitman Phonography may be also 
 stated : 
 
 Pitman. 
 
 When the sound of L or R be- 
 gins a word Lay or Ray is used, 
 when it ends a word L or R is 
 used. 
 
 When a vowel begins a word, 
 L or R is used; when it ends a 
 word Lay or Ray is used. 
 
 Exceptions. L or R is used 
 1 " r ore M or Emp, and Lay or 
 Ray is used after M, Emp, or 
 Ray. 
 
 Seond-place short vowels oc- 
 curring between two conso- 
 nants are written before the 
 second consonant. 
 
 Consonant outlines are writ- 
 ten in three different positions, 
 which are determined by the 
 leading or accented vowel. 
 
 W and Y may also be repre- 
 sented by small initial semi- 
 rfvfles Called Weh and Yeh re- 
 spectively. 
 
 Either the right or left half 
 of the circle is used for Weh, 
 and the upper or lower half for 
 Yeh, using that half that forms 
 the better angle with the 
 s f roke. 
 
 A small initial hook (called 
 Weh) on Lay, Ray, M and N, is 
 read and the stem is vocalized, 
 the same as when the semi- 
 cir-le is employed. 
 
 By writing a consonant half 
 its usual length, t or d is 
 added. 
 
 (a) T is added to light and 
 D to heavy, simple characters. 
 
 (b) T or D is added to com- 
 pound characters. 
 
 S. P. P. 
 
 The same rules are given for 
 the use of L, R, Lay and Ray. 
 both initially and finally, but 
 there are no exceptions to the 
 rules. 
 
 The same rules apply for the 
 use of the short vowels as for 
 the long ones. 
 
 The first stroke in a word i* 
 written in the position of the 
 first vowel in it. 
 
 Same rules are given for ex- 
 pedients for W and Y, but they 
 apply to all strokes and thero- 
 fore no additional appenda.ee 
 is used for W on Lay, Ray. .\1 
 and N. 
 
 T or D is added by maicing 
 full length strokes half their 
 usual size. 
 
 In the old Pitman text-books no provision is made for a repre- 
 sentation of the syllables, ter, der and ther on straight .s-//-o7.-'.s-. 
 
in this manual Mr. Munson's expedient a large final hook has 
 been employed for this purpose. 
 
 The arrangement of the " Words of Frequent Use " in most of 
 the old Pitman books has not been made on a scientific basis. In 
 this book, such method has been followed as will serve most to 
 aid the students in their acquirement; a certain number is given 
 with each lesson, and, as far as possible, only such words are 
 presented as relate to the principles under consideration. 
 
 There are a few other points of dissimilarity between this and 
 other Pitmanic text-books: it will be seen that the compiler has 
 kept steadfastly in mind the simplification of the study and a 
 reduction of the student's labor in its mastery. 
 
 The subject is presented in two parts. 
 
 BROOKLYN-, June. 1S99. 
 
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A WORD OF ADVICE TO THE STUDENT. 
 
 The growing demand for bright, intelligent young men and 
 women to serve as office assistants, not to speak of the increasing 
 call for practitioners of the " winged art " who have reached its 
 highest at;ainment, forces the writer to remark that it is folly 
 for anyone to undertake the study <jf phonography without first 
 having a good English education. The ability to keep pace with 
 a dictator or speaker is a great achievement, but if the writer 
 is able to produce from his shorthand notes a properly constructed 
 and correctly spelled copy of a dictation or speech, he performs the 
 work of a skilled and educated writer. The time has come when 
 those who aim at being successful stenographers must in addition 
 to having a good English foundation also be competent to correct 
 faulty dL'tion, to eliminate tautological expressions, and to prop- 
 erly punctuate what is written. In short, the stenographer is 
 valuable only to the extent to which he is capable of, first, taking 
 verbatim what is dictated, and second, of editing the same. 
 These rualifi^ations have elevated the position of the stenog- 
 rapher, and sets lefore the student the standard to be reached. 
 The shorthand writer who can perform these services, in counting 
 house or court room, will ever find abundant and lucrative em- 
 ployment others " need not apply." 
 
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SIMPLIFIED PITMAN PHONOGRAPHY. 
 
 LESSON I. 
 
 1. Phonography is a system of writing, having signs to represent 
 the sounds used in speaking. The system taught in this series 
 of lessons is SIMPLIFIED PITMAN PHONOGRAPHY, and the signs 
 employed are straight, slanting and curved strokes, of a uniform 
 length, for the consonants; dots and dashes to express the vowels, 
 and four odd signs to represent the diphthongs. 
 
 2. There are twenty-six consonants. The majority of them (16) 
 are always struck down, six from left to right, two up and two 
 either up or down. 
 
 3. The sixteen strokes written downward are as in Lines 3 and 
 4 of reading exercise. 
 
 4. The six from left to right Line 5. 
 
 5. The two always up first two in Line 6. 
 
 6. The two up or down last two in Line 6. 
 
 7. It will be observed that the strokes are written in pairs, 
 one light and the other heavy, except Ray and Hay, and as an 
 aid in memorizing them, the list may be studied as in Lines 1 
 and 2. 
 
 8. In writing Chay and Ray care must be taken to make the 
 latter with more of an angle than the former. This difference 
 must be strictly observed when these strokes stand alone. When 
 joined to other consonants the one cannot te mistaken for the 
 other, because Chay is always written down and Ray always up. 
 
 9. L standing alone is always struck up and is called Lay. 
 
 10. It is of the utmost importance to make the characters light 
 or dark as required, and this must be done with one stroke of 
 the pen or pencil. 
 
 11. Make the distinction between light and heavy strokes so 
 decided that the difference may be easily determined. 
 
 12. When the list is thoroughly memorized, learn which strokes 
 are written downward (16), which from left to right (6). The 
 two always upward, and the two written upward and downward. 
 
 13. In writing the consonants, remember the following rules, 
 viz.: 
 
(a) The direction in which they are written. 
 (6) Uniformity in their length. 
 
 (c) That consonants may te joined by beginning the second 
 
 whera the firs' ends, and, when so joined, the complete 
 outline must le made without taking the pen or pencil 
 from the par.er. 
 
 (d) When joined to other strokes the consonants are written 
 
 in the same direction as when standing alone. 
 
 (e) For the present, write all consonants, or combinations. 
 
 ts or on the lino, except when two downward strokes 
 are combined, in which case the first is brought to tht- 
 Kne and the second descends below it, and, when a 
 horizontal line is followed by a descending stroke. th>' 
 former is written at a sufficient distance over the line 
 to allow the latter to descend to it. 
 
 WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 P-b t-d chay-j f-v ith-the s-z ish-zhe ray-t hay-d m-emp n-ing m-n 
 f-hay hay-ing ray-v lay-r r-lay ish-r r-m-n t-p-ray n-m chay-ray 
 t-lay-k way-k 1-m ray-t hay-t ray-f chay-d-ray lay-r f-t-m k-t-1 j-p-k 
 lay-d-ray m-ray d-n-d-ray hay-ray-t ing-t-lay- m-f-d. 
 
 Contracted forms are employed for many common words. They 
 are called Word-Signs; a certain number will be given with each 
 lesson. When two or more such words are joined by a hyphen, it 
 signifies that the same sign represents the words so joined. 
 
 Word-Signs: Plaintiff, hope-happy-party, be-object, to-be, time. it. 
 did-dollar, do-defendant, had-advertise-d-ment, which, much 
 a-lvantage, large, where, aware, common, come-company. give-n, 
 together. 
 
 WORD-SIGN SENTENCES: LESSONS T.. IT. AND in. 
 
 (1) The plaintiff saw the party at the time he did the deed, 
 
 and made a note of it so as to be sure of the date. 
 
 (2) He also saw the advertisement which was put in the 
 
 paper, and had much advantage through seeing it o 
 soon. 
 
 C!) Half the fee had already been paid the defendant, who 
 ought to have more to pay his dues. 
 
 (4) They think they ought to have them all here toirpthor 
 
 for tea before they go abroad. 
 
 (5) However, if they do not think it best to 'lo so "-v 
 
 may on their return: at least I hoye they will. 
 
(6) He was well when I saw him a year ago, and I hope 
 
 that 1 shall find him in his usual good health now. 
 
 (7) They are aware that the company has come to grief, and 
 
 have given me some important points, in heeding 
 which I improved my chance to get all they owe me. 
 
 (8) From your own improvement in the language you will 
 
 no doubt say that you owe him many thanks for think- 
 ing of the new method. 
 
 (9) The common object of all should be to do good whenever 
 
 and wherever they can. 
 
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 Direction in which strokes should be written: 
 
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LESSON II 
 LONG VOWI.LS. 
 
 1. There are six long vowels. They are represented by heavy 
 dots and dashes. (Lines 1 and 2.) The vowels are written at 
 the beginning, middle and end of the consonants, and are called 
 first, second and third place vowels. The vowel sounds are the 
 initial sounds of the longhand words in Line 2. The vowel scale 
 commences where the consonant begins. Bash vowels are written 
 at right angles to the stroke. (Line 3.) Insert vowels after 
 writing strokes. 
 
 2. If the vowel is placed at the left of a downward stroke it is 
 read first; if written at the right it is read after the stroke. A 
 vowel written over a ho:.zontal stem is read before the con- 
 sonant; if it is written under, it is read after it. (Lines 4 and 5.) 
 
 3. In placing vowels between consonants, first and second 
 place vowels are written after the first stroke, and third place 
 vowels before the second. (Lines C to 8.) 
 
 4. One sign is used for each sound except R, which has two 
 signs; (1) R struck downward, (2) Ray struck upward. L has 
 one sign, but is called L when written downward, and Lay when 
 struck up. L when standing alone or L following L is always 
 struck up. 
 
 5. When the letters L and R begin words the upward strokes 
 are used; when these letters end words, the downward forms are 
 used. (Lines 9 and 10.) 
 
 6. When a vowel precedes L and R at the beginning the down- 
 ward stems are used, and when a vowel follows L and R at the 
 end the upward strokes are written. (Line 11.) 
 
 7. If a word is to begin with a capital letter it is indicated by 
 putting two short ticks under it. 
 
 8. Consonants are v/ritten in three positions to the line, the 
 first occurring vowel in the word determining the position am! 
 the first upward or downward stroke taking position; horizontal 
 strokes accommodate themselves to the upward and downward. 
 The three positions are above, on and through the line for upward 
 and downward strokes, above, on and below for horizontal. 
 
 Word-Signs: For, half, ever, have, however, think, thank- 
 thousand, that, they, them, though, from, him, the, a, ah, all, 
 already, ought, two-too, before, who-whom, oh-O. 
 
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WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 (1) The fee the plaintiff paid they thought too much. 
 
 (2) The defendant gave a retainer to start the case. 
 
 (3) They bought a load of hay on the 4th of June. 
 
 (4) Before the day dawned they saw a large drove of deer. 
 
 (5) Did you see the boat before she sailed for Peru? 
 
 (6) They saw the teams that belonged to the troops. 
 
 (7) The coal lay all day on the road near the gate. 
 
 (8) The door leading to the large room remained open. 
 
 (9) The arm of the law laid hold of the Dane. 
 
 (10) Who laid the beams over the rail near the depot? 
 
 (11) Two or more of the party saw the harm he wrought. 
 
 (12) You may take the sheep to the farm. 
 
 TEST SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) Did you pay for the saw at the time it was bought? 
 
 (2) You may, however, have the defendant here for a day or 
 
 two. 
 
 (3) We already know the name of the Dane who may bo 
 
 slain. 
 
 (4) Few ever see the time that they advertise for naught. 
 
 (5) Did they heave the roof off the cave, or was it blown off? 
 
 (6) They laid the rope across the ravine before dark. 
 
 (7) Two or more of the party saw the moon through the 
 
 trees. 
 
 (8) The sheep walked off the road leading to the farm. 
 
 (9) They saw them off on the boat going to Porto Rico. 
 
 (10) A dray load of tar was hauled to the depot before dawn. 
 
 (11) He may pay for the sleigh in two or three days. 
 
 (12) They go to sea the day after we leave. 
 
 The set of sentences given with each lesson will call for the 
 exercise of the principles and word-signs covered by the lesson 
 under consideration. To derive the greatest benefit from these 
 the student must write each sentence at least ten times. They 
 ought to be written until the student can write them from dicta- 
 tion at a speed of sixty words per minute. 
 
 Learn the instructions connected with each lesson. Do just 
 what you are advised, and do it thoroughly and systematically, 
 mastering the lesson in hand before taking up the next. 
 
 From the start be quick and accurate in forming the characters. 
 Write with a free movement; form outlines like copy, but do not 
 take time to draw them. Have in mind always, Accuracy and 
 Speed. 
 
 In writing Phonography the sounds only are represented, silent 
 letters are not expressed. 
 
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LESSON III. 
 
 1. There are six short vowels, and they are represented by light 
 dots and dashes. (Lines 1 and 2.) 
 
 2. The same rules apply to their use as to the long vowels. 
 (Lines 2 to 6.) 
 
 3. When two vowels occur between two consonants the first is 
 written after the first stem, and the second before the second. 
 (Line 7.) 
 
 i. The sounds of the short vowels are as heard in the words: 
 If, etch, at, odd, up, foot. 
 
 5. The words in the following lines contain the long and short 
 vowels in their order, and may be used as an aid in memorizing 
 them: 
 
 The aged bard awed Joel Drood. 
 With heavy oat of husky wood. 
 
 DIPHTHONGS. 
 
 6. A diphthong is a combination of t~o vowels. There are four 
 of them, as heard in the words: My, boy, how, few. Their signs 
 are as shown in line 8. Diphthongs have only two positions, 
 the beginning and end of strokes. 
 
 7. In writing vowels to consonants they must never be allowed 
 to touch the strokes, but the diphthongs may be joined to the 
 stems when preceding the stroke at the beginning, or following 
 it at the end, but when so written the stem and diphthong should 
 both retain their perfect forms. (Line 10.) 
 
 8. When two vowels precede or follow a consonant place the 
 vowel nearest the stem which is to be read next to it. 
 
 Word-Signs: An-and, of, or, on-he, to, but, should, I-eye, how, 
 you, was, wish, shall, issue, usual-ly, will, well, allow, your, year, 
 when, important-ce, improve-ed-ment, any, thing, language. 
 
 The ticks for on and should are written up, and the other ticks 
 are struck down. 
 
 WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 (1) You ought to pay the party for the hat and cape you 
 
 bought. 
 
 (2) I hope by June to be out at the lake to go fishing. 
 
 (3) He had a dollar, but did not buy the dish you like. 
 
 (4) The company had much advantage in buying the coach, 
 
 being able to see it. 
 
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(5) Half the tea was given away, together with a large jug. 
 
 (6) If ever you come to town make it your duty to come and 
 
 see us. 
 
 (7) Much good came of it, however, though it looked at one 
 
 time you might be undone. 
 
 (8) I think a thousand thanks are due the company for hav- 
 
 ing done so nobly for us all. 
 
 (9) You may say they saw all who owe me. or all who 
 
 owed me. 
 
 (10) Each day they saw them riding together on the road. 
 
 (11) You should advertise in the daily and weekly papers for 
 
 two months. 
 
 (12) They took the filly to the pump, but she did not like the 
 
 boy who rode her and they could not make her drink. 
 
 TEST SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) A pile of wood lay on the road and the carriage ran into 
 
 it and was upset, injuring the lady who was driving. 
 
 (2) A check was handed to the head of the firm in payment 
 
 of the account. 
 
 (3) The paper you bought is too light for our use; it will 
 
 have to be taken la^k. 
 
 (4) A bill of goods was bought in London amounting to two 
 
 thousand pounds. 
 
 (5) The company gave a thousand dollars to the worthy 
 
 cause of temperance. 
 
 (6) An advantage was gained by our having no heavy arma- 
 
 ment to take with us. 
 
 (7) It was common talk that the plaintiff \vas no better 
 
 morally than the defendant. 
 
 (8) The object of the company in donating so large an 
 
 amount was to show their good feeling toward the 
 movement. 
 
 (9) The freight was left at a way station by mistake and 
 
 the goods were ruined before they could reach the city. 
 
 (10) They were made aware that a coach was in readiness. 
 
 and they entered it and were carried to the camp at 
 Montauk. 
 
 (11) I shall see you on Monday, when we will talk the thing 
 
 over. 
 
 (12) The boat lay on her side in the lake for some days after 
 
 the gale. 
 
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WRITING EXERCISE LESSOX III. 
 
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LESSON IV. 
 CIRCLES S AND Z. 
 
 1. In this and subsequent lessons brief signs for certain con- 
 sonants will be introduced. These are called expedients. 
 
 2. The first expedient we take up is a small circle for S and Z 
 sounds called Iss. It is given this name to distinguish it from 
 the stroke form, which is called S. The expedients are more 
 easily written than the strokes, and are therefore used to facili- 
 tate speed in writing. 
 
 3. The circle may be used at the beginning, middle and end 
 of strokes, and when added to straight strokes, either at the 
 beginning or end, is placed on the right-hand side, except on Ray 
 and Hay, when it is written on the left, on the upper side of K 
 and Gay, and on the inside of curved strokes. (Line 1.) 
 
 4. When the circle is used between strokes forming an angle 
 it is placed outside the angle, and when used between curved 
 strokes or between a straight and a curved strike, it is written 
 in the most convenient way. (Line 2.) 
 
 5. The circle form is used first, when the sound of S begins a 
 word, and, second, when the sound of S or Z ends a word. 
 (Lines 3 and 4.) 
 
 The stroke form is used: 
 
 (') When S is the only stroke in the word. (Line 5.) 
 
 ( 2 ) When a vowel precedes S at the beginning of a word. 
 
 (Line 6.) 
 
 ( 3 ) When a vowel follows S at the end of a word. (Line 7.) 
 (*) When two vowels follow S at the beginning. (Line 8.) 
 < B ) When two vowels precede S at the end of a word. (Line 
 
 9.) 
 (*) When Z begins a word. (Line 10.) 
 
 6. A circle twice as large as the Iss circle is called Ses: It 
 represents any combination of S and Z sounds, as SES, SEZ, ZES, 
 ZEZ, etc. The rules for the use of the small circle apply to the 
 large one. (Line 11.) 
 
 7. S may follow SES by making the small circle inside the 
 large one. (Line 11.) 
 
 8. All Initial expedients may be used in the middle of words. 
 
 Word-Signs. Is-his, as-has, house, houses, possible, special, sub- 
 ject, satisfy-ied, its, itself, these, this, thus-those, themselves, be- 
 
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READING EXERCISE LESSOX IV. 
 
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cause, signify-ied-significant, ourselves, yourself, yourselves, simi- 
 lar, singular-ity. 
 
 WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 (1) Was the case satisfactory to you and your firm? 
 
 (2) All the houses in the city were built in accordance with 
 
 the laws of the State. 
 
 (3) It seems that some things done at that time escaped his 
 
 notice. 
 
 (4) The settlement made by the pious man did not satisfy 
 
 his executors. 
 
 (5) The notes and other papers were received by the secre- 
 
 tary and sent to the Safe Deposit Company. 
 
 (6) The subject of Single Tax was discussed by Senator 
 
 Jones at last Saturday's meeting. 
 
 (7) He thinks it is because he failed to see the judge that 
 
 the case was lost. 
 
 (8) His fear seems singular since he said he was satisfied. 
 
 (9) The message in itself possessed great merit, and was 
 
 well received by the assembly. 
 
 (10) The press agent told his story to the large audience 
 
 assembled for the purpose of hearing his account of 
 the war. 
 
 (11) The process employed to raise the roses impresses me 
 
 as a good one. 
 
 (12) Miss Crissy says that her man exercises great care in 
 
 carrying out rour wishes. 
 
 TEST SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) The sails of the vessel were made of a special quality of 
 
 canvas. 
 
 (2) The rae set was too fast for most of the horses. 
 
 (3) A bill of sale was given for the house and lot. 
 
 (4) Because of the noise they made, The Press Club received 
 
 notice to seek other rooms for their meetings. 
 
 (5) The process server was asked to see that the dispossess 
 
 papers were served. 
 
 (6) The excess receipts were made the basis of a sinking 
 
 fund. 
 
 (7) The men in the city offices were all taxed a certain sum. 
 
 (8) A singular case of sickness was found in the city hospital. 
 
 (9) A series of errors due to carelessness caused the loss of 
 
 the chess match. 
 
 (10) It was many days after the race before he received the 
 
 prize. 
 
 (11) The excesses of the forces reduced the number of their 
 
 successes. 
 
 (12) The sower spent the day soaking the seed he was to sow 
 
 the next day. 
 
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WRITING EXERCISE LESSON IV. 
 
 WORD-SIGN SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) Is this house subject to the special tax? 
 
 (2) Have the houses in the South all satisfied you that the 
 
 stand they have taken is one which you yourselves 
 approve? 
 
 (3) It is the custom of those who are precise in all things to 
 
 acknowledge receipt of all letters they themselves 
 receive. 
 
 (4) Because of a singular mistake in yours of the 6th, not 
 
 very significant in itself, these houses will not be 
 improved now. 
 
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LESSON V. 
 SEMI-CIRCLE WAY AND YAY. 
 
 1. The sounds of Way and Yay may be represented, in addition 
 to the stroke forms, by small half circles, called Weh and Yen. 
 Either the right or left half of the circle may be used for Weh, 
 and the upper or lower for Yeh. (Lines 1 to 3.) 
 
 2. The expedient is used only at the beginning or in the middle 
 of a word. 
 
 3. If a vowel precedes Way and Yay at the beginning the stroke 
 must be used. (Line 4.) 
 
 4. S may precede Weh by writing the circle inside the semi- 
 circle. (Line 5.) 
 
 WAY HOOK. 
 
 5. Way may also be expressed by a large hook on the circle 
 side of T, D, K and Gay, forming the double consonants, TWAY, 
 DWAY, KWAY and GWAY. (Lines 9 and 10.) 
 
 G. S may precede this form for Way by writing the circle inside 
 the hook. (Line 11.) 
 
 Word-Signs: We-with, were, what, would, ye, yet, beyond, you, 
 conceive, several, consume, myself, amaze, amuse, commence, 
 commences-United States, impossible-impossibility. 
 
 WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 (1) We were wide awake when they came out to attack the 
 
 city. 
 
 (2) The web was woven twice as quickly this time. 
 
 (3) The yoke on the young oxen was too heavy for them to 
 
 carry. 
 
 (4) They awoke at dawn and quickly robed the queen. 
 
 (5) They sought to waylay the Swede when he went ashore 
 
 for duty. 
 
 (6) He swayed the masses with his eloquence and won many 
 
 thereby. 
 
 (7) She was attacked by many wolves as she went to town. 
 
 (8) The fire did not go beyond the southeast wing of the 
 
 old house. 
 
 (9) He gave equity for the piece of land he bought, and 
 
 satisfied all. 
 
 (10) He sought to square his account, but was not successful 
 
 at all. 
 
 (11) He won the race while the others watched someone else. 
 
 (12) He swam well, and rising above the surging waves 
 
 reached the boat in safety. 
 
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WORD-SIGN* SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) He satisfied himself that it would be impossible for them 
 
 to improve the road beyond the mill owing to the im- 
 mense rocks, and we were afraid to commence. 
 
 (2) What would you think of our trying to build a boat our- 
 
 selves before he commences? 
 
 (3) With you and myself on the Board we might manage to 
 
 have things done our way, yet there is nothing sure 
 about it. 
 
 (4) If he improves the property I will buy it; let me know 
 
 when he commences the work. 
 
 TEST SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) The wide waste of land was soon made rich and fertile. 
 
 (2) They weighed the willow wands and sent them to Wiona 
 
 by rail. 
 
 (3) The wire rope was found to be weak and not fit to use. 
 
 (4) They were wiser women after the counsel given them. 
 
 (5) They were required to hold the inquest in Quedo. 
 
 (6) The dwellings were filled with wool, and held awaiting 
 
 a rise in price. 
 
 (7) I regret to advise you that your services are no longer 
 
 required by us. 
 
 (8) He sold the switch to a certain person who was looking 
 
 for such curiosities. 
 
 (9) The sequel showed the wisdom of the squire in giving 
 
 such good advice. 
 
 (10) They were not willing to pay the excessive charges, be- 
 
 lieving they were being imposed upon. 
 
 (11) The price of the goods was raised five cents per square 
 
 yard. 
 
 (12) The twine was sent to the Post-office Bureau and found 
 
 to be quite up to requirements. 
 
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LESSON VI. 
 THE ASPIRATE HAY. 
 
 1. Hay is represented in addition to the stroke, by a short ini- 
 tial tick, struck in the direction of Chay. It is written on K, 
 Gay, S, Z, Lay, R, M, Emp and Way nine strokes. The tick is 
 called Heh, and when used is always read first. (Lines 1 to 4.) 
 
 THE LOOPS IST AND STER. 
 
 2. 1st is expressed by a small loop one-third the length of the 
 stroke. It may te used at the beginning, middle or end of words, 
 and is written on the circle side of straight, and follows the direc- 
 tion of curved stems. 
 
 3. The rules governing the use of the circle apply to the 1st 
 loop. (Lines 5 to 7.) 
 
 4. Stcr is represented by a loop two-thirds the length of the 
 stem. It is used finally. 
 
 5. These syllables are used finally only when the syllables 1st 
 and Ster terminate words. (Line 8.) 
 
 G. S may follow the loops by continuing the loop through the 
 stroke and forming a circle on the back of the stem. (Line 9.) 
 
 Word-Signs: First, largest, extraordinary, insurance-influence, 
 influences, influenced. 
 
 WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 (1) The whole heavens were hidden from view by a thick 
 
 haze of mist. 
 
 (2) Much harm was done by the heavy hail-storm which vis- 
 
 ited the city last night. 
 
 (3) The wheat and hemp were held in the storehouse for 
 
 several months. 
 
 (4) We will state that the amount of stock was reduced, 
 
 which justified the investors in taking the step they 
 took. 
 
 (5) You must first testify to the truth of the strange story. 
 
 (6) The horses were harnessed to the heavy stage and pulled 
 
 it up the high hill. 
 
 (7) Unhook the heavy gate and it will hang on its hinges. 
 
 (8) Hurry the shipment of hams and wheat-flour, but hold 
 
 the rest of the goods. 
 
 (9) Hark to the distant whistle of the steam engine hasten- 
 
 ing to its destination. 
 
 '10) The hooks and horse-whips were bought by Wheatly of 
 Huxley Hall. 
 
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(11) "When yon testify do not try to mystify the jury; simply 
 
 state the facts. 
 
 (12) Nestor was strong, but his strength availed him nothing. 
 
 WORD-SIGX SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) He influenced several of the party to give a talk in their 
 
 own language. 
 
 (2) The first stenographer seen in our small town caused 
 
 quite a stir. 
 
 (3) At first he could not conceive what his influence would 
 
 be. 
 
 (4) He next sought to subdue the extraordinary influences 
 
 put forth by the several papers opposing his election. 
 
 TEST SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) The whole matter was settled with undue haste. 
 
 (2) The annoyance given j~ou v/as caused by the entrance of 
 
 dust into the machine. 
 
 (3) The trouble was caused by the falling of the plaster. 
 
 (4) The last day of the sale the largest bids were offered. 
 
 (5) Several large bequests were made to all the city hospitals. 
 
 (6) Yours of the 6th instant received; please insist upon a 
 
 settlement. 
 
 (7) A hitch in the deal here held most of the men in the 
 
 city for several days. 
 
 (8) The price lists were based upon last year's rates. 
 
 (9) The wooden pails and hemp were sent on by fast frieight. 
 
 (10) I am sorry the rest of the investors cannot have their 
 
 stock increased. 
 
 (11) The dusters will be reduced in price on the first of next 
 
 month. 
 
 (12) The calf shoes were lost in transit last week. 
 
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LESSON VII. 
 PHRASING. 
 
 1. Phraseography is the joining of two or more words together. 
 and is generally confined to word signs. The first word of a 
 phrase is usually written in its proper position, the secon:! begin- 
 ning where the Erst ends. 
 
 2. When a horizontal word-sign begins the phrase the firs: 
 ascending or descending word-sign takes position. 
 
 o. In phrase writing there is a fourth position to imply to and 
 to-the without writing these words. The fourth position is im- 
 mediately below the line. (Line 3.) 
 
 4. By placing the characters close together of and of-the are im- 
 plied. This is called proximity. (Line 4.) 
 
 5. He and the are represented by slanting ticks at the middle 
 and end of a phrase. (Line 5.) 
 
 6. A, an, or and may be represented by a straight tick at (ho 
 beginning, middle or end of a phrase. (Line 6.) 
 
 7. I, he and how may be expressed by a tick struck in the direc- 
 tion of P, Chay or Ray, as follows: 
 
 (a) I, in the first position. (Line 7.) 
 (&) He, in the second position. (Line 8.) 
 (c) How, in the fourth position. (Line 9.) 
 
 8. In phrasing, the semi-circle word-signs may be inverted so 
 as to join perfectly with the next word. (Line 10.) 
 
 WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 (1) When we think it is safe they may do it for the sum 
 
 named. 
 
 (2) In each case give those the advantage who have the high- 
 
 est percentage. 
 
 (3) That is to say, the way to the ferry is to the left of tho 
 
 warehouse. 
 
 (4) Several of the cases will be settled by the first of (ho 
 
 week. 
 
 (5) I will go if you will arrange to follow the party later on. 
 
 (6) He will take the goods if the price is reduced. 
 
 (7) How will you settle the case by going to law? 
 
 (8) You may send him the freight, if he will pay the charges. 
 
 (9) Is his house willing to stand the loss? 
 
 (10) Has there been any increase in the business (his year? 
 
 (11) As it is late in the season it would be better not to make 
 
 the shipment now. 
 
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(12) In our mail to-day we received your valued letter stating 
 that you would be willing to send the goods at your 
 own expense. 
 
 TEST SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) It is said that "a haughty spirit comes before a fall." 
 
 (2) I will have several of the cases ready for trial the first 
 
 of this week. 
 
 (3) To-day or to-morrow we will go to the South for a few 
 
 days. 
 
 (4) You will please mail me a cony of the Boot and Shoe 
 
 magazine von speak of. 
 
 (5) For the sum of seventeen dollars we will make up a 
 
 case of the goods wanted. 
 
 (6) He went to the ferry and made inquiry for the missing 
 
 package. 
 
 (7) He was satisfied that, the theory was a good one, and that 
 
 it would work well in practice. 
 
 (8) How shall we know when the matter is fixed up; will 
 
 you advise us? 
 
 (9) Your notice is called to the enclosed bill: as you will see 
 
 a mistake was made in the price.' 
 
 (10) You may send us the goods called for in our slip mailed 
 
 you on the first instant. 
 
 (11) We will sell you cutters at as low a price as they can be 
 
 bought in the market. 
 
 (12) We hope to have the goods you need the early part of 
 
 next week. 
 
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LESSON VIII. 
 HALVING. 
 
 1. T or D is added by making full-length strokes half their 
 usual length. 
 
 2. The positions for half-length strokes are above, on and below 
 the line. 
 
 3. The T or D thus added is read before the final circles or 
 loops. (Lines 1 and 2.) 
 
 4. When a vowel precedes the sound of T or D which is ex- 
 pressed by halving the stem, and the consonant thus shortened 
 is followed by another stem, such vowel is placed after the first 
 or halved stroke, whether it is a first, second or third-place vowel. 
 (Lines 3, 4 and 5.) 
 
 5. If a vowel follows T or D sounds at the ends of words, the 
 stroke must be used. (Line 6.) 
 
 6. Shortening is not used for T or D when it would be difficult 
 to make the stroke half its usual length. (Line 7.) 
 
 7. The stroke must also be used when two concurring vowels 
 precede T or D. (Line 8.) 
 
 8. The syllables Ted or Ded may be expressed by a shortened 
 T or D, disjoined if necessary. (Line 9.) 
 
 Word-Signs: Without, feature, after, future, astonish-ed-ment, 
 establish-ed-ment, world, somewhat, immediately, hundred-under 
 hand-owned, Lord-read, yard, quite. 
 
 WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 (1) After the fight his kit lay at the bottom of the pit, soak- 
 
 ing wet. 
 
 (2) A mighty cheer rent the air at the close of the fierce 
 
 battle. 
 
 (3) The wood used was antique oak a foot wide and three 
 
 feet long. 
 
 (4) His heart quaked with fear when he heard the judgment 
 
 of the court. 
 
 (5) The poet wrote, the bard sang and the whole camp was 
 
 merry. 
 
 (6) They went to evict him, but he fought them off and 
 
 defied arrest. 
 
 (7) The immediate need of the party is what we must think 
 
 about. 
 
 (8) His work was done under somewhat of a disadvantage, 
 
 but was good. 
 
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(9) You must rectify the error at once and not after the hill 
 is paid. 
 
 (10) The best feature of the show has not yet been set forth. 
 
 (11) He sought to establish the practice, but was not suc- 
 
 cessful. 
 
 (12) The written copy was obtained in an underhand way, 
 
 and will not be used after all. 
 
 TEST SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) The fate of our client is now in the hands of the jury. 
 
 (2) He looked in vain for a detachment of troops to arrive. 
 
 (3) The chief of the rebels has led his band to the gate of 
 
 the capital. 
 
 (4) A rough estimate of the cost of the house to be built was 
 
 sent the architect. 
 
 (5) His gaiety at times was offset by his studious air of 
 
 sobriety. 
 
 (6) They were requested to vacate the premises by the first 
 
 of the month. 
 
 (7) The interest on the note was paid on the date it fell due. 
 
 (8) A check was offered in payment of the account, and was 
 
 accepted. 
 
 (9) He failed to meet the note when it was due and it was 
 
 protested. 
 
 (10) He was sent to eject the tenant, but all his efforts to do 
 
 so failed. 
 
 (11) They bought the land and paid for it with gold and silver 
 
 bank-notes. 
 
 (12) The ode of the poet created a riot which ended in a 
 
 furious fight. 
 
 WORD-SIGN SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) Without doubt, the most important feature of the Yard 
 
 was that it was established and owned by one of the 
 largest syndicates in the world. 
 
 (2) In future, after handing Mr. Lord the report to read 
 
 over be quite sure that it is returned immediately. 
 
 (3) We were somewhat astonished to see that they had 
 
 given a hundred dollars to the cause. 
 
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 1. By doubling curved stems the following syllables are added, 
 viz.: Er to Emp and Emb; Ker or Oer to Ing; Ter, Der and Ther 
 to all other curved stems. (Lines 1, 2 and 3.) 
 
 2. Ter, der or ther is added to straight strokes by a large final 
 hook placed opposite the circle side of the stem. (Line 4.) 
 
 3. The positions for double-length strokes are the same as for 
 full lengths. 
 
 4. A vowel or a diphthong placed after a double-length char- 
 acter is read before the added syllable. (Line 5.) 
 
 5. A final circle or loop on a doi'ble-length consonant is read 
 last. (Line 5.) 
 
 6. The words There or Other may be added by making curved 
 strokes double length. 
 
 PHRASES. 
 
 If there, for there, of there, have there, that there, was there, 
 will there, any other-in other-in there, no other, somehow or 
 other, headquarters, is there, as-has there, is there any other, is 
 there no other, as there is not. 
 
 PHRASE SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) If there is call from headquarters for their bill, see that 
 
 there is no delay in their getting it. 
 
 (2) Somehow or other you always seem to have their ac- 
 
 counts mixed up. 
 <3) Is there any other charge to be made, or will there be 
 
 later on? Some of their goods were held back for 
 
 second delivery. 
 (4) Was there no other way by which you could arrange 
 
 matters? 
 
 WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 (1) The ship did not linger near the lighter, but stood off 
 
 and cast anchor. 
 
 (2) He was an old Indian fighter with a daughter whose 
 
 name was Laughing Water. 
 
 (3) The order for the water meter was filled soon after its 
 
 receipt. 
 
 (4) The moderators met in the upper chamber while the 
 
 weather was hot. 
 
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(5) If the weather is fine, father and mother will go later. 
 
 (6) The entire matter was adjusted by the senator, and he 
 
 informed the senators interested. 
 
 (7) He could not endure anything of a foolish nature to be 
 
 said. 
 
 (8) The most wonderful event of the voyage was the terrific 
 
 thunder storm at the equator. 
 
 (9) His finger was caught in the anchor chain and torn from 
 
 its socket. 
 
 (10) The meeting of the officers at headquarters somehow or 
 
 other did not result in their coming to any under- 
 standing. 
 
 (11) Any other place for the meeting, it is believed, would 
 
 have been more suitable for the purpose, but no other 
 place could be found. 
 
 (12) Is there any other or smoother pole we can use that 
 
 there may be less need for their aid? If there is, will 
 there be a better time to use it than now? 
 
 TEST SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) A brighter and better paint was used for the outside 
 
 woodwork. 
 
 (2) The potter shaped his model from a copy found in the 
 
 ruins of the castle. 
 
 (3) They cast the anchor in the sound and waited until the 
 
 thick mist lifted from the water. 
 
 (4) He did not cater to his hearers, but spoke to them in 
 
 bitter terms. 
 
 (5) Thp day was Easter Sunday and the weather was all 
 
 that couM be desired. 
 
 (6) Do not wonder if a wider border is used; I think the 
 
 painter has made a blunder. 
 
 (7) The voters rallied at the polls and elected the brave 
 
 fighter. 
 
 (8) The army made a stand near the equator and great 
 
 slaughter of the rebels followed. 
 
 (9) The debtor did not bother to pay until served with 
 
 papers. 
 
 (10) Orders were sent to headquarters to send a body of men 
 
 at once. 
 
 (11) They used the motor for pumping water into the vats. 
 
 (12) The aster grows on a slender stalk and does not thrive 
 
 in cold weather. 
 
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LESSON X. 
 L HOOK. 
 
 1. A small initial hook represents L following the stroke to 
 which it is attached. It is written on the circle side of straight, 
 the upper side of K, Gay and Ray, and is made large on curved 
 strokes. (Lines 1 to 6.) 
 
 2. S may precede the L hook by being placed within the hook. 
 (Line 7.) 
 
 3. The L hook is used only when read with the consonant as 
 pel, bel, etc., when a long vowel sound comes between the pre- 
 ceding consonant and L, the stroke must be used. (Line 8.) 
 
 4. Care should be taken to make the L hook small on T, D. K 
 and Gay, not to confound it with the hook for tway, dway, kwa-y 
 and gway. 
 
 Word-Signs: Comply, people-d, complete-complied, belong-be- 
 longed, until, told, deliver-y, child, largely, call-equal, difficult-y, 
 collect, ability-built-build, behold-beheld, follow, full-y, value, 
 glory, guilt-y, quality, question, only, unless. 
 
 WOHD-SIGN SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) The people would not comply with the request of the 
 
 company unless they were first assured that the scheme 
 would not operate against their interests. 
 
 (2) He said he would collect the goods and deliver them 
 
 immediately; the difficulty was to find a place to put 
 them. 
 
 (3) The child was largely indebted to his uncle for all he 
 
 beheld, and seemed to fully realize the value of what 
 was told him. 
 
 (4) The fine quality of the goods he sold built up his business 
 
 very quickly. 
 
 WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 (1) Ethel went to the play, and then applied for a place with 
 
 the company. 
 
 (2) He complied with the request of the people and delivered 
 
 up the boy. 
 
 (3) The difficulty was largely due to the splice being too 
 
 large. 
 
 (4) We waited until the supply was exhausted, then applied 
 
 for an order. 
 
 (5) The call to arms was quickly obeyed and the men were 
 
 soon assembled. 
 
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(6) The belief was common that Miles was guilty of exr-itin ; 
 
 the people to rebellion. 
 
 (7) A state of alarm was aroused by the idle talk of the 
 
 camp followers. 
 
 (8) The army was full of a fine quality of men who displayed 
 
 great courage on the battle-field. 
 
 (9) We will estimate later on the value of the road about to 
 
 be built. 
 
 (10) The keel of the vessel was damaged, but she reached 
 
 the quay safely. 
 
 (11) Unless you can supply the full order, it would be better 
 
 not to deliver any of the articles. 
 
 (12) The quality of the material left no room for a doubt to 
 
 arise as to its value, so the order was placed for im- 
 mediate delivery at the price quoted. 
 
 TEST SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) The pale blue silk and black lace were delivered fully a 
 
 week ago. 
 
 (2) A plea "guilty of assault in the second degree" was 
 
 accepted. 
 
 (3) The royal pair were received with regal splendor, which 
 
 pleased them. 
 
 (4) Play your own part in life humbly, and without much 
 
 display. 
 
 (5) Study to be plain, yet polished; reserved, still affable and 
 
 pleasant. 
 
 (6) A pebble will ruffle the calm lake and send a ripple over 
 
 its entire length. 
 
 (7) The largest plate-glass window in the lower floor of the 
 
 Bible-house Building cost twelve hundred dollars. 
 
 (8) Do not be flippant and idle away valuable time in foolish 
 
 chatter. 
 
 (9) Apply yourself to study with all diligence and overcome 
 
 every difficulty. 
 
 (10) The glazier found a flaw in the beveled glass to be used 
 
 in the building. 
 
 (11) They were told that the account must be settled in full 
 
 in order to enable the firm to meet a large note. 
 
 (12) The collector will not be able to collect the bill until the 
 
 last of July. 
 
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 1. A small initial hook represents R following the consonant 
 to which it is attached. It is written opposite the L hook on 
 straight and slanting strokes, and is made small on curved stems. 
 (Lines 1 to 4.) 
 
 2. The strokes with the R hook are called per, ber, etc. 
 
 3. The rules given for the use of the L hook apply to the R 
 hook. 
 
 4. On straight strokes, Iss, Ses and 1st are put in the place of 
 the R hook to denote that R follows the stroke. (Lines 5 to 7.) 
 
 5. The rule just given will apply to Iss between two straight 
 stems forming an angle, its unusual position being sufficient in- 
 dication of the presence of R. (Line 8.) 
 
 6. S precedes R on curved strokes by being written inside the 
 hook. 
 
 Word-Signs: Appear, principle-principal-ly, practice-d, particu- 
 lar-appeared, opportunity, part, surprise, member-remember- 
 brother, number, truth, toward, doctor, dear, during, deride-d, 
 consider, danger, larger, care, cure, court-occurred, accurate, cor- 
 rect, describe-d, secure-d, degree, pleasure, more. 
 
 WORD-SIGX SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) They all agreed that the principal practised what he 
 
 preached and were more considerate toward him in 
 their remarks, though a number appeared surprised 
 that any member of the Board should consider his 
 statement in any degree accurate. 
 
 (2) The doctor took particular care to describe the case, and 
 
 his brothers in the profession agreed that were the 
 truth told the girl was in such danger that a cure 
 would be remarkable. 
 
 (3) It appears (hat a great part of the pleasure during the 
 
 trip was attributed to the doctor's ability to entertain. 
 
 WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 (1) The principal requested them to appear at Troy to see 
 
 the exercises. 
 
 (2) Our particular notice was called to the spread which was 
 
 prepared. 
 
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<:;) HG ("escribed his methods, when they agreed to give hiri 
 
 a hearing. 
 (4) He was ordered to appear in person and then to pr 
 
 to go abroad. 
 (3) He remembered that toward the end of the street he saw 
 
 a large tree, 
 (u) He dreaded to meet the owner, being afraid he would be 
 
 blamed for the trouble. 
 
 (7) Ke was giv?n power by the proprietor to buy goods at 
 
 the prevailing prire. 
 
 (8) He readily secured a first-class passage by virtue of his 
 
 service. 
 
 (9) The grain was offered at a little above the market price 
 
 owing- to its superior quality. 
 
 (10) Tired in body and wearied in spirit, he fell into a 
 
 sleep. 
 
 (11) They were made to suffer in the summer through the 
 
 excessive heat. 
 
 (12) Dear Sir: We are in receipt of your favor of the 3d, and 
 
 will send cipher to-morrow. We are in great need of 
 the goods ordered the other day, and trust you will 
 lose no time in sending them. 
 
 TKST SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) Please send n:e six bottles of wine for the hospital use. 
 
 (2) For the present we will be satisfied if you will rectify 
 
 the mistake made in the delivery. 
 
 (3) The practice that prevailed precluded our interference. 
 
 (4) The friends of the frantic editor took him away dr.rini; 
 
 the night. 
 
 (5) At the proper time we will announce our plan, and will 
 
 expect you to be ready to carry it out. 
 
 (G) We had frequent opportunity to see the value of his 
 work. 
 
 (7) The fragrance and beauty of the flowers secured the ap- 
 
 proval of the judges. 
 
 (8) Both the President and the Secretary of the corporate 
 
 body were present at the meeting of the creditors. 
 
 (9) The prevalence of fever in the port served to prevent 
 
 many emigrants from going there. 
 
 (10) At our request the party prepared to go to France and 
 
 Germany. 
 
 (11) The property was promntly sold and the affairs of the 
 
 estate were settled withovt further delay. 
 
 (12) The severe summer has caused great distress among the 
 
 farmers. 
 
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WRITIXG EXERCISE LESSOX XI. 
 
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LESSON Xll. 
 
 1. A small final hook represents N. It is written opposite the 
 circle side of straight, and on the inside of curved consonants. 
 
 2. N when represented by this hook must be the final sound. 
 (Lines 1 to 4.) 
 
 3. The stroke form must be used when a vowel follows N, as 
 in funny, Fanny, etc. (Line 5.) 
 
 4. When two vowels occur between N and a preceding stroke, 
 the stem must be used. (Line 6.) 
 
 5. Iss, ses, ist and ster follow N on straight strokes by writing 
 the circles or loops on the N side of strokes. (Line 7.) 
 
 6. When Iss follows N on a curved stroke, it is placed inside 
 the hook, but when ses, 1st or ster follows N after a curved stroke, 
 these expedients must be used on the N stroke. (Line 8.) 
 
 7. The hook, when more convenient than a stroke, is sometimes 
 used in the middle of a word. (Line 9.) 
 
 8. When the hook is used on a shortened stroke, the N is read 
 before the T or D, added by halving. (Line 10.) 
 
 9. A straight stroke having a final hook may be lengthened for 
 the syllables ter, der and ther. When the hook is used on a 
 double-length stem, it is read before the added syllable. (Line 
 11.) 
 
 10. When concurrent Ns occur, the hook is employed to repre- 
 sent the first N. (Line 12.) 
 
 Word-Signs: Happen, complain, complaint-complained, balance, 
 remembrance, combine, behind-combined, contain, contained- 
 contend, count-y account-cannot, circumstance, circumstances, de- 
 liverance, general, imagine-ary, gentlemen, gentleman, essential, 
 consequence, begin, begun, began. 
 
 WORD-SIGN SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) How did it happen that the General was behind in giving 
 
 an account of the circumstances connected with the 
 deliverance of the men who had been taken prisoners? 
 
 (2) The gentlemen contend that the circumstances cannot be 
 
 accounted for, and have a complaint against the County 
 Court. 
 
 (3) It is essential that we begin to take count of stock to- 
 
 day and will balance our accounts, after which the two 
 concerns will combine. 
 
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WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 (1) Dan was paid a fancy price for his horse and buggy. 
 
 (2) He tried in vain to open a correspondence with the firm. 
 
 (3) All wines and liquors found in the canteen were of the 
 
 finest quality. 
 
 (4) In looking over the plans we found that the amount 
 
 specified did not include the painting. 
 
 (5) A large ransom was offered by the gentleman for the 
 
 return of the foreign coin stolen from his apartments. 
 
 (6) All cotton and woolen goods on the main floor were 
 
 ruined by water from the engines. 
 
 (7) It was found by the women interested in the movement 
 
 that many of the members would not attend the meet- 
 Ing. 
 
 (8) -The fence was removed from the lands and a new boun- 
 dary line made. 
 
 (9) Under certain circumstances we will agree to the terms 
 
 you name. 
 
 (10) Within one month from date we will expect the work 
 
 to be done. 
 
 (11) In compliance with your request, we allowed the lancer 
 
 to come in. 
 
 (12) The tenant denounced the agent and renounced all claim 
 
 for losses. 
 
 TEST SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) The General kept secret his .plan of campaign until the 
 
 last moment. 
 
 (2) The circumstances of the case do not warrant us in pro- 
 
 ceeding against the offender. 
 
 (3) It Is shown by the accounts of the firm that they still 
 
 owe a large sum of money on the mine. 
 
 (4) Ruin and desolation followed the tornado throughout 
 
 the entire country. 
 
 (5) The tenant can obtain what paint is needed by 
 
 painter from the firm of Lane and Olney. 
 
 (6) Please send us ten balls of thin green twine and t\vcir; 
 
 skeins of fine manilla. 
 
 (7) The balance of the line of goods wanted may be procure:! 
 
 from Brown and Benton. 
 
 (8) We have arranged to put a weather vane on the Lam 
 
 and a fence around the lawn. 
 
 (9) A line was thrown to the drowning man, and they soon 
 
 landed him o^a the pontoon. 
 
 (10) The land was strewn with many evidences of the work 
 
 of the fierce hurricane. 
 
 (11) They were led to renounce their claim by the flne argu 
 
 ment of the learned counsellor. 
 
 (12) It was found that the finances of the firm were too lo-.v 
 
 to admit of their buying the land. 
 
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 F OB V HOOK. 
 
 1. A small final hook on the circle side of all straight conso 
 mints represent the sound of F or V. (Linea 1 to 4.) 
 
 2. The stroke form must be UBed when a vowel enda a word, 
 (Line 5.) 
 
 3. S following the F or V hook is placed inside the hook, 
 (Lines 6 and 7.) 
 
 Word-Signs: Proof-prove, apprOve-al, profited, proved, experi' 
 ence, experienced, objective, belief-ve^ed, whatever, diflfer^ent-ence, 
 advance-d, whichever, whoever, carefuHy, character, characterise 
 tic, hereafter, arrived, govern-ment. 
 
 WOBD-SlGX SEXfEXCES, 
 
 (1) We have proved that the gentleman profited by his ex- 
 
 perience while in the employ of the government, and 
 believe that whatever his character may have been ai 
 one time, hereafter he Will be regarded with suspicion, 
 
 (2) Your proof has arrived, and we will immediately begin 
 
 to count up the special Characteristics which it con" 
 tains. 
 
 (3) The general advanced carefully, having proved by ex* 
 
 perience that the character of the men was such that 
 they could not be believed, 
 
 W&ITlNQ EXE6C1SE, 
 
 (1) Before the Governor arrived we paved the way for his 
 
 reception. 
 
 (2) The heavy surf drove the ship on the reef, but the brave 
 
 sailors stayed by and strove to save her, 
 
 (3) The column divided into two lines and slowly advanced 
 
 to the Government house. 
 
 (4) He strove to maintain the defense of the city, but was 
 
 driven from it, 
 
 (5) In his brief no reference was made to the views of the 
 
 government on the case. 
 
 (6) After they arrived the engravings were submitted for 
 
 their approval. 
 
 (7) No proof was submitted of the grave charge, hence it 
 
 was dismissed. 
 
 (8) He profited by his friend's advice, which proved sound 
 
 and good. 
 
 (9) Their trip to the grove gave much pleasure, but the 
 
 rough ride home was very unpleasant. 
 
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READING EXERCISE LESSON XIII. 
 
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(10) They approved what v.-as said, and their approval averted 
 
 much trouLle. 
 
 (11) Whichever plan is adopted, you must be careful not to 
 
 state it. 
 
 (12) He strove to rave the v;ay for the success of the enter- 
 
 prise by speaking well of its merits. 
 
 TKST SEXTEXCES. 
 
 (1) The above reference to your favor of the 5th is in regard 
 
 to the difference in the price of the paving blocks. 
 . (2) The engraving was done by Graef, Pavey & Co., and its 
 rourh appearance is characteristic of their style of 
 work. 
 
 (3) The ra;ters and string pieces for the roof will be sent 
 
 forward to-morrow. 
 
 (4) Your perseverance deserves to meet with success; we 
 
 anticipate no other result. 
 
 (5) The defence of the advocates of the cause to their op- 
 
 ponent's attack were brave and manly utterances. 
 . (G) The heavy stoim did much harm to the orange groves. 
 
 (7) The measure met with opposition from the first, but the 
 
 grave charge of bribery was not sustained. 
 
 (8) He did not achieve much fame while he lived, but after 
 
 his death his name was revered by all. 
 
 (9) For some unexplained reason they levied a heavy tax 
 
 upon coffee. 
 
 (10) Captain Goff brought home the sword given him as a 
 
 trophy of his brave deed. 
 
 (11) He derived much profit from the sale of his private 
 
 holdings. 
 
 (12) He was careful not to reveal the place where the prize 
 
 was. 
 
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WKITIXG EXEKCISE LESSON XIII. 
 
LESSON XIV. 
 SHOT? AND S-SHON HOOKS. 
 
 1. The syllable Shon (spelled in any way) is represented by a 
 large final hook, written on the circle side of all consonants. 
 (Lines 1 to 6.) 
 
 2. The combination of S and Shon, making the syllables sashon 
 or sishon, is expressed by continuing the circle through the 
 stroke and forming a small hook on the other side of the stem. 
 (Lines 6 and 7.) 
 
 3. The S-Shon hook is used when the sound of S comes between 
 the stroke and the syllable Shon. 
 
 4. S follows both Shon and S-shon hooks by making Iss circle 
 inside of the hook. (Line 8.) 
 
 5. When the sound of N precedes the S-shon the circle and hook 
 are reversed. 
 
 Word-Signs: Opposition, position, possession, generalization, 
 suggestion, over, every-very, virtue, avert-ed, authority, third, 
 throughout, their-there, other, association, sure-ly, assure-d, acces- 
 sion, accusation, equalization, information. 
 
 WORD-SlGtf SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) The suggestion that the government take possession of 
 
 the position will meet with much opposition from the 
 Association, and they may feel assured that their au> 
 thority will be taken into consideration throughout 
 the discussion. 
 
 (2) In this case experience will be considered over every 
 
 virtue. 
 
 (3) This is the third time that the accusation has been 
 
 made, and I assure you trouble cannot be averted. 
 
 WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 (1) They displayed opposition to his taking possession of 
 
 the premises. 
 
 (2) His passionate oration was greatly oraised and created 
 
 quite a sensation. 
 
 (3) It became the fashion at all receptions to have a talk 
 
 on elocution before introducing the musicians. 
 
 (4) The elevation of the location and the situation of the 
 
 station determined us in our decision. 
 
 (5) The suggestion that he take the examination for the 
 
 position met with much approval. 
 
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(C) No defini'e action was taken at the time, 
 was made of the decision sought to be rea f 
 
 (7) The evasion of the physician to cefend UK- B 
 
 caused much discussion in the medical association. 
 
 (8) His possessions were seized because of his opposition to 
 
 the government. 
 
 (9) His evasion of the question led to the belief that he was 
 
 trying to prolong the investigation. 
 
 (10) The civilization of the island was soon attained and the 
 
 population turned their attention to the a.fai.. 
 lation. 
 
 (11) After the examination the physicians gave a \ 
 
 factory explanation of the condition of the man. 
 
 (12) The presumption was that the association at its next 
 
 session would offer much opposition to the motion, in 
 support of its announced determination. 
 
 TEST SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) His elation at the success of his mission was follov. 
 
 a series of failures. 
 
 (2) The suggestion that they seek legislation to relieve them 
 
 from the injustice was quickly acted upon. 
 
 (3) His presumption led to ignoble defeat and the oppres> 
 
 sion of those whom he pretended to serve. 
 
 (4) He felt a disposition to prosecute, but when pr.t in the 
 
 possession of the facts decided not to do so. 
 
 (5) They made the accusation that several members of the 
 
 profession were guilty of corrupt practices. 
 
 (6) The abolition of the practice gave great satisfaction 
 
 throughout the country. 
 
 (7) He created a sensation by the introduction of some for- 
 
 eign methods. 
 
 (8) He reached a decision after much deliberation, and its 
 
 announcement was well received. 
 
 (9) A resolution was made that the association should be 
 
 well represented at the convention. 
 
 (10) His love for music became a passion, though personally 
 
 he was no musician. 
 
 (11) The physician was loud in his objection to the adoption 
 
 of the innovation. 
 
 (12) With precision and accuracy he proceeded to destroy the 
 
 enemy's position. 
 
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LESSON XV. 
 PREFIXES. 
 
 1. Prefixes are initial syllables of words. 
 
 2. Prefixes do not govern the position of the outline. The first 
 stroke is written in the position of the first vowel in the word. 
 
 3. Con, com or cog are indicated by a light dot, placed at the 
 beginning of the first consonant following. (Lines 1 to 3.) The 
 same syllables are expressed in the middle of a word by disjoining 
 the syllable immediately preceding con, com or cog, and writing 
 the syllable following close to it. (Line 4.) 
 
 4. Contra, contri, contro and counter are shown by a slanting 
 tick placed before the first occurring stroke. (Lines 5 and 6.) 
 
 5. Magna, magne and magni are indicated by a disjoined M. 
 (Line 7.) 
 
 G. Inter, enter and intro are shown by a double length N. 
 (Line 8.) 
 
 7. In, en and un are expressed by a small initial curve preceding 
 S. The presence of R following a stroke preceded by S is indi- 
 cated by reversing the curve. (Line 9.) 
 
 8. Self and Circum are expressed by a small circle placed at 
 the middle of the consonant. (Line 10.) 
 
 Word-Signs: Inexperience, inexperienced, inconsiderate, phonog- 
 raphy, within, concern, surround, indiscretion, amount, move- 
 ment, opinion. 
 
 WORD-SIGN SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) In our opinion his inexperience was the cause of the 
 
 inconsiderate remarks made by the other members of 
 the concern. 
 
 (2) From the amount of information which this gentleman 
 
 seems to be able to give on the subject of phonography, 
 he surely cannot be inexperienced in the art. 
 
 (3) The least movement in the house will cause the men to 
 
 surround it. 
 
 WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 (1) He could not countermand the giving of the countersign. 
 
 (2) The conditions of the contest were conflicting, and they 
 
 had them re-written. 
 
 (3) The message was incomplete, and he was asked to re- 
 
 consider it. 
 
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EXEKC18E LESSON XV. 
 
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(4) The vessel carried contraband goods and ran the blockade 
 
 with success. 
 
 (5) He tried to counteract the effect made by the convincing 
 
 speech of his competitor. 
 
 (6) An interview of great interest took place between the 
 
 contemporaries. 
 
 (7) If you will introduce the parties, we will agree not to 
 
 interfere with their counterplot. 
 
 (8) He went there to inspect the fort and to instruct the men 
 
 in the use of the new guns. 
 
 (9) He made a speech in self-defence, and showed that his 
 
 conduct was circumspect. 
 
 (10) He was inconsiderate to his constituent and did not 
 
 attend to his just appeal. 
 
 (11) They were sent to reconnoitre, but did not recognize 
 
 their comrades. 
 
 TEST SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) He was asked to condone her offence, so recently com- 
 
 mitted, but could not do so. 
 
 (2) The entries for the contest were numerous and the com- 
 
 mittee was assured of success. 
 
 (3) In consequence of his failure to pass the trial examina- 
 
 tion he was compelled to withdraw his name. 
 
 (4) He endeavored to reconcile the opposing factions, but 
 
 was unsuccessful. 
 
 (5) The magnetic influence of the speaker captivated his 
 
 hearers. 
 
 (6) He sought to counteract the effect of his opponent's 
 
 argument by contradicting his assertions. 
 
 (7) The indiscretion of the consul led the two countries to 
 
 the verge of war. 
 
 (8) Nothing could disturb her self-composure, and her con- 
 
 duct was circumspect at all times. 
 
 (9) He was engaged to instruct the young man in the art 
 
 of self-defence. 
 
 (10) She was always interesting and instructive in her con- 
 
 versation. 
 
 (11) It would be difficult to magnify her goodness or over- 
 
 estimate her magnanimity. 
 
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WRITING EXERCISE LESSON* xv. 
 
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LESSON XVI. 
 SUFFIXES. 
 
 1. Suffixes are final syllables of words. 
 
 2. Ing may be represented by a dot at the end of a word. (Line 
 1.) 
 
 Ings by a small circle. (Line 2.) 
 
 Ing-a, an, or and, by a straight tick. (Line 3.) 
 
 Ing-the by a slanting tick. (Line 4.) 
 
 3. The syllables Ible-ly and Able-ly are expressed by the stroke 
 B. (Line 5.) 
 
 4. Lessness, Bleness, Fulness and Iveness are expressed by Lay- 
 iss, Bel-iss, Fel-iss and V-iss disjoined. (Line 6.) 
 
 5. Ly as in line 7. 
 
 6. Ility-AUty and Arity are expressed by disjoining the stem 
 immediately preceding these syllables and writing it close to the 
 first part of the word. (Line 8.) 
 
 7. Ology and Alogy by disjoined J. (Line 9.) 
 
 8. Ship by disjoined ish. (Line 10.) 
 
 9. Word-Signs, disjoined or connected, may be used for Prefixes 
 or Affixes. 
 
 PHRASES. 
 
 By all means, at all, at our, at length, at once, at hand, out of. 
 2. It will, did not, do not, had not, which will, which are, which 
 are to have. 3. For all, they will, in all, have been, have not, 
 will not, will not be. 4. It will not, they will not, you will not, 
 he will not, I will not, from all. 
 
 PHRASE SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) We hope to have at hand, and at our disposal, facts which 
 
 will at once get us out of the difficulty. 
 
 (2) They will in all probability send us the papers which are 
 
 to have the numbers changed. 
 
 (3) By all means do not neglect to state that the prices 
 
 which are quoted are for all grades of goods. 
 
 (4) At all events, it will be better for all who did not go to 
 
 the meeting to have the matter explained at length. 
 
 WRITING EXERCISE. 
 
 (1) After emptying the bags and shaking the stuff together, 
 they were refilled. 
 
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HEADING EXERCISE LESSON XVI. 
 
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(2) V/hile walking on the quay he heard loud voices talking 
 
 on the I oat. 
 
 (3) The drawings showing the division of the rooms were 
 
 mislaid, and delayed the completion of the work. 
 
 (4) Thinking the meeting was to be held on Thursday even- 
 
 ing, he went at that time. 
 
 (5) Within a reasonable time the fashionable assembly dis- 
 
 persed. 
 
 (C) The damage done to the goods was due to carelessness 
 in packing. 
 
 (7) His restlessness during the debate attracted much at- 
 
 tention. 
 
 (8) The impracticability of the measure proved a lack of 
 
 carefulness on the part of the committee. 
 
 (9) The painting was finely though plainly done and gave 
 
 satisfaction. 
 
 (10) Through his instrumentality and affability the work was 
 
 done with great regularity. 
 
 (11) The Professors of Physiology debated the question of 
 
 Chronology. 
 
 (12) The controversy on the question of the chairmanship of 
 
 the committee aroused the whole township, and tended 
 greatly to strain the friendship of the various members 
 . of the organization. 
 
 TEST SENTENCES. 
 
 (1) We are waiting to use the matting and carpet lining 
 
 ordered two weeks ago. 
 
 (2) The suiting and linings just received are not up to the 
 
 samples. 
 
 (3) After meeting the salesman and seeing the line of goods 
 
 he carried, I decided not to buy. 
 
 (4) I am pleased to report that I am doing a large business 
 
 in this town, and look forward to meeting the balance 
 of the trade. 
 
 (5) It is reasonable to believe that the ultra-fashionable 
 
 among our patrons will buy largely of these goods. 
 
 (6) Because of his carefulness in packing the goods for ship- 
 
 ment he was valuable to the house. 
 
 (7) His restlessness and irritability were caused by the ner- 
 
 vous strain under which he had been laboring so long. 
 
 (8) His prosperity is attributed to his honorable methods. 
 
 (9) Through the instrumentality and sensibility of one of 
 
 the members of the firm, the matter was settled without 
 further trouble. 
 
 (10) The friendship of the professors of theology and zoology 
 
 was of long standing. 
 
 (11) His apprenticeship ended, he took up the subject of min- 
 
 eralogy. 
 
 (12) He said it would be a hardship for him to become com- 
 
 pelled to pay the charge. 
 
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REVIEW No. 1. 
 CovEBlisQ LESSONS I. TO III. 
 
 1. How many consonants are there? 
 
 2. Name the strokes that are written downward; those from left 
 to right; the two always written up, and the two which may be 
 written upward or downward. 
 
 8. State the distinction to be made between Chay and Ray when 
 standing alone. 
 
 4. Give the rule for the initial and final uses of L and Lay, R 
 and Ray. 
 
 5. What is the subject of the second lesson? 
 
 6. Nam the long vowels and state what characters represent 
 them; also which go in the first, second and third positions. 
 
 7. State the order of reading when a vowel is placed to the left 
 of a downward stroke, over a horizontal and to the right of an 
 upward consonant. 
 
 8. When vowels are expressed between two Consonants state to 
 Which stroke they are written when first, second and third place 
 vowels. 
 
 9. State the rule when two vowels occur between two conso- 
 nants, to which stroke they are written. 
 
 10. When two vowels precede or follow one stroke, State how 
 they are placed to indicate which vowel is read first. 
 
 11. What is the subject of the third lesson? 
 
 12. Give the sounds of the short vowels and name the charac* 
 ters Which represent them; also give the rules for their use. 
 
 13. Name the diphthongs and sign* that represent thorn; also 
 in what positions they are written to stems. 
 
 14. How many positions are strokes written in? 
 
 15. What are the positions for upward, downward and hori- 
 zontal strokes? 
 
 16. What determines the position of an outline? 
 
 17. Which stroke takes position? 
 
 18. In what combination of strokes is it that the first accom- 
 modates itself to the second? 
 
 19. Give word-signs in first and second lessons. 
 
 20. Give word-signs in third lesson. 
 
REVIEW WRITING EXERCISE No. 1. 
 
 1. He paid the money on the day the bill was due. 
 
 2. If you think of it, take the poetry to the party to-morrow. 
 
 3. The boa she bought was not thought much of. 
 
 4. His piety was not thought to be sincere, owing to his gaiety. 
 
 5. He wrote the name of the king in a book. 
 
 6. Half the time each day was given to writing in the ship's log. 
 
 7. How many men do not take time to read the laws which are 
 made in the State in which they live! 
 
 8. You may see the line of battle if you go to the top of the hill. 
 
 9. Bailey and Ball did not enjoy the ride to the lake. 
 
 10. If you borrow from a man he may think you a bore, but if 
 he borrows from you he may think you are weak. 
 
 11. If you apply for the play you may be able to obtain it. 
 
 12. Simon Bower flew into a rage when he saw the damage the 
 men had wrought. 
 
 13. The company did not buy the land, however, so I kept it 
 for Chapin, who bought it. 
 
 14. If you ever come to town, I hope you will go and see how 
 the job was done. 
 
 Id. The advertisement was put in a local paper and did us much 
 good. 
 
REVIEW No. 2. 
 COVERING LESSONS IV. TO VII. 
 
 1. What are appendages or expedients and what expedients have 
 you learned so far? 
 
 2. (a) What is the subject of the fourth lesson? (6) Why is 
 the circle called Iss, and state the rules for its use? 
 
 3. State when the stroke for S must be used; also when the 
 consonant form for Z must be employed. 
 
 4. What sounds are expressed by a circle twice as large as the 
 Iss circle, and give the rules for its use. 
 
 5. How may the circle Iss follow the Ses circle? 
 
 6. What is the subject of the fifth lesson? 
 
 7. Which half of the circle is used for Way, and which half 
 for Yay? 
 
 8. Give the rules for the use of the semi-circles and when the 
 strokes must be used? 
 
 9. In what other form may the sound of Way be expressed, 
 and on what consonants? 
 
 10. How may Iss precede both expedients for Way? 
 
 11. What Is the subject of the sixth lesson? 
 
 12. Describe the expedient for Hay and name the strokes which 
 take it? 
 
 13. State when the expedient is used, and on what other ap- 
 pendage it may be placed. 
 
 14. Describe the loops and name the syllables they represent, 
 with rules for their use? 
 
 15. What is the subject of the seventh lesson? 
 
 16. What is a phrase, and state the two general methods of 
 abbreviation in this mode of writing? 
 
 17. State what the ticks represent in their order; also the semi- 
 circles, in phrasing. 
 
 18. Name the word-signs given in the fourth lesson. 
 
 19. Name the word-signs given in the fifth lesson. 
 
 20. Name the word-signs given in the sixth lesson. 
 
REVIEW WRITING EXERCISE No. 2. 
 
 1. The city officials gave special notice to the masses about 
 the removal of the snow. 
 
 2. His house was seized by the United States officers, who were 
 authorized to arrest him for his part in the crime. 
 
 3. The special subject discussed was " the use and abuse of 
 liquor." 
 
 4. The news in itself did not satisfy us, so we sent for more 
 statistics on which to base our report. 
 
 5. The disease sciatica is no more a mystery to the scientific 
 and studious sons of -Esculapius than the simplest malady or 
 slightest ailment. 
 
 G. The vast stretches of waste land in the West are fast being 
 occupied by industrious men. 
 
 7. They were waylaid on the road by a waiting band of lawless 
 men who laid rough hands upon them. 
 
 8. The welfare of the poor is of as much importance as that of 
 the wealthy. 
 
 9. A wide road was made by a score of Swedes in a month 
 from the day they went to work. 
 
 10. Just beyond the wood, the swan with her young brood was 
 found. 
 
 11. The largest and finest ship ever seen was built at the dock 
 of the company in 1899. 
 
 12. The next taste the rebels will get of our policy will be less 
 to their liking. 
 
 13. The annoyances given to our boys by the large band of 
 filibusters led them to join their forces and destroy the marauders. 
 
 14. He was an investor to a large extent, and gained much by 
 the sudden rise in the stock. 
 
 15. I will thank you a thousand times if you will do as I sug- 
 gest, as he is one of my best customers, and it is something that 
 I have long sought to have done. 
 
 16. For the past six months it has been our custom to advertise 
 daily, and we expect to do so every day for the next few week? 
 at least. 
 
 67 
 
REVIEW N-,. 8. 
 COVEMXO LESCOXS VIII. TO XL 
 
 1. What is the subject of the eighth lesson? 
 
 2. What sounds are added to consonants by making them half 
 their usual length? 
 
 3. When is a stroke shortened for these sounds? 
 
 4. Name the combinations where it would be difficult to make 
 a stroke half its usual length. 
 
 5. If tv/o vowels immediately precede T or D, what form is 
 used? If a vowel follows T or D sound, can the stem be shortened 
 for these sounds? 
 
 6. What is the subject of the ninth lesson? 
 
 7. State what is added by making certain consonants twice their 
 usual length? 
 
 8. How are the syllables ter, der and ther added to straight 
 strokes? 
 
 9. State the order of reading if a double length F haa a vowel 
 to the right of the stroke. 
 
 10. What is the subject of the tenth lesson? 
 
 11. State when the expedient Is used? 
 
 12. How may Iss precede the L hook on straight strokes; and 
 on curves. 
 
 13. What is the subject of the eleventh lecson? 
 
 14. Do the same rules apply for the use of this hook as for the 
 L hook? 
 
 15. How may Iss, Ses or 1st precede the R hook on straight 
 strokes; and Iss on curves? 
 
 16. How may the presence of R be Indicated between ttvo 
 straight strokes? 
 
 17. Name the word-signs given with the eighth lesson, 
 
 18. Name the word-signs given with the ninth lesson. 
 
 19. Name the word-signs given with the tenth lesson. 
 
 20. Name the word-signs given with the eleventh lesson. 
 
REVIEW WRITING EXERCISE No. 3. 
 
 1. The fate of the accused man was left in doubt for some time. 
 
 2. It was late at night when the result of the movement was 
 announced. 
 
 3. Immediately after the establishment of this feature large 
 gains were realized. 
 
 4. We were astonished at the sudden attitude assumed by the 
 leaders in the movement. 
 
 5. The sailors in the Navy Yard were anxious to join the men 
 on the ship and immediately attack the enemy. 
 
 6. A letter was written and given to a courier, who made haste 
 to carry it to whom it was addressed. 
 
 7. The entire matter was discussed in anger, which we sadly 
 deplored. 
 
 8. We do not care whether you are going or not; the party will 
 enter the city before winter. 
 
 9. If there is another lighter in the water use it to carry the 
 goods to headquarters. 
 
 10. The debtor cast his lot with the editor, and they were 
 happy ever after. 
 
 11. It was felt that the game of polo would not be well played, 
 because the players were new at the sport. 
 
 12. He was able to give bail for Ethel Vail without difficulty. 
 
 13. The value of the collection to the family was beyond our 
 estimate. 
 
 14. The call to the people was quickly responded to, and a large 
 sum of money was collected and applied to the worthy object. 
 
 15. Several fine horses were bought and presented to the presi- 
 dent of the corporation. 
 
 16. A subscriber appeared at the office of the company and 
 stated that he had not received his paper for several weeks. 
 
 69 
 
REVIEW No. 4. 
 COVERING LESSONS XII. TO XVI. 
 
 1. What Is the subject of the twelfth lesson? 
 
 2. Describe the hook and name the rules for its use. 
 
 3. If two vowels precede N what form is used? 
 
 4. State how S, Ses, 1st and Ster follow N on straight strokes, 
 and after curves. 
 
 5. If a vowel is placed to the left, and another to the right of a 
 shortened stroke having an N hook, state the order of reading. 
 
 6. If a straight stem has a final hook is the hook read before 
 or after the added syllable? 
 
 7. What is the subject of the thirteenth lesson? 
 
 8. State the rules for the use of this expedient, and how S may 
 follow it. 
 
 9. What Is the subject of the fourteenth lesson? 
 
 10. Describe these expedients and how S may follow them. 
 
 11. What is the subject of the fifteenth lesson? 
 
 12. Name the initial syllables which are represented by a light 
 dot, and how may these syllables be expressed in the middle of 
 words? 
 
 13. What syllables are represented by a slanting tick? 
 
 14. How are the following prefixes expressed: Magne-Magna- 
 Magni, Enter-Inter-Intro, In-En-Un, Self-Circum? 
 
 15. What is 'the subject of the sixteenth lesson? 
 
 16. What does a dot at the end of a stroke represent, a circle, 
 a straight tick, a slanting tick? 
 
 17. How are the syllables Ly, Fulness, Bleness, Iveness ex- 
 pressed? 
 
 18. How are the following syllables represented: Ility, Ality, 
 Arity, Ology, Ship? 
 
 19. Name the word-signs given with lessons twelve and thir- 
 teen. 
 
 20. Name the word-signs given with lessons fourteen and fif- 
 teen. 
 
 70 
 
REVIEW WRITING EXERCISE No. 4. 
 
 1. Mr. Delaney tried in vain to collect from Mr. Bowen. 
 
 2. The landsmen were driven off the wreck by the men from 
 the gunboat. 
 
 3. The raftsmen landed the logs safely and bounding ashore 
 ran to report their arrival. 
 
 4. A splendid view of the launch of the man-of-war was given 
 the men who chanced to be in town. 
 
 5. The dancing master taught us several new dances, and 
 among them a fandango. 
 
 6. He presented his account for services rendered the county, 
 but found they were slow in their payments. 
 
 7. It was learned that the reef had disappeared from view; so 
 they drove stakes into the sand to mark where it was last seen. 
 
 8. The graves of the brave men who fell were carefully marked, 
 and when the party left the country none were left behind. 
 
 9. A sensation was created by the musician when he introduced 
 his new opera. 
 
 10. The composition of the physician was well received by the 
 fashionable assembly. 
 
 11. The rations served to the soldiers, while rather scanty, were 
 fresh and wholesome. 
 
 12. The convict made good his escape, but was hard pressed ere 
 he did so. 
 
 13. The meeting was conducted by an ex-convict, who was 
 converted through the instrumentality of a former comrade. 
 
 14. The accompanying illustration shows the place where the 
 contraband goods were taken. 
 
 15. A counter claim was presented by the committee covering 
 the expenses of the entertainment. 
 
 16. He declared it was a hardship for him to pay the amount 
 demanded, though he confessed the claim was a just one. 
 
 17. His self-denial prejudiced his case, and his carelessness in 
 not calling attention to the reasonableness of his course lost him 
 the chairmanship. 
 
 IS. His popularity was largely due to his affability. 
 
 19. The meetings on theology, and national morality were well 
 attended. 
 
 20. Her amiability gained her the friendship of the members, 
 and she was elected to the chairmanship of the meeting. 
 
 71 
 
FINAL EXAMINATION. 
 
 1. Write the consonants in their alphabetical order. 
 
 2. Write the vowels and diphthongs before T. 
 
 3. Give examples of words written in their three positions to 
 the line. 
 
 4. Give examples 01 words having first, second and third-place 
 vowels between two strokes, also of words having two vowels oc- 
 curring between two strokes, and of words having two vowels 
 occurring before or after one stroke. 
 
 5. Give example of words showing the initial and final uses of 
 L and Lay, R and Ray. 
 
 6. Give examples of words showing the use of the circle for S 
 and Z, also a few words showing the different rules when the S 
 and Z strokes are used. 
 
 7. Give examples of the use of the semi-circle for Weh and Yeh, 
 also a few words to show when the stroke is used. 
 
 8. Name the strokes that take the aspirate H, and give a word 
 to show ils v.cs on each of these stems; also show the use of the 
 Isc and Ster loops. Give examples. 
 
 3. Give the definition cf Phrase writing. What is implied by 
 writing words in the fourth position, and by proximity. 
 
 10. Give examples of the use of the tick for a, an, and; the; I, 
 he, how; also the ssmi-circle word signs in phrasing. 
 
 31. Give a few words showing the use of the halving principle, 
 both in connection with the simple and compound characters, also 
 a few v.orcs to show the forms used when a vowel follows T or D 
 sound at the end of words. 
 
 12. Give examples of words where a double length Emp or Emb 
 may te used; a double length Ing; also words illustrating the use 
 of other double-length curved strokes. 
 
 13. Give examples of 'the use of the hook on straight strokes 
 for the syllables Ter, Der and Ther. 
 
 14. State how L may be expressed in addition to the stroke 
 form, and give examples showing when the stroke and when the 
 expedient is to be used. State the rules for their use. 
 
 15. State how R may be expressed in addition to the stroke 
 form, and give examples when the stroke and when the expedient 
 must be used. State the rules. Show how S may precede the R 
 hook both on Straight and Curved strokes. 
 
 16. How may N be expressed in addition to the stroke form? 
 
 72 
 
Give examples showing when the Stroke and when the expedient 
 must be used. 
 
 17. Describe the P hook, mention strokes which take u, and 
 state how S follows this hook. Give the rule for its use, also 
 some words showing when the Stroke and when the Expedient 
 must be used. 
 
 18. How may the syllable Shon (spelled in any way) and S-shon 
 be expressed both on straight and curved strokes, and how may 
 S follow both forms? 
 
 19. Name all the prefixes you have learned in these lessons, and 
 give examples of their use. 
 
 20. Name all the Affixes and give examples of their use. 
 
WORD SIGNS. 
 
 V 
 
 \2 plaintiff 3 hope-happy-party 
 
 \1 comply 2 people-d 
 
 \1 appear 2 principal-le-ally 
 
 \3 practice 
 
 \ 2 special 
 
 \ 2 inexperience 
 
 \ 2 inexperienced 
 
 \ 3 happen 
 
 \1 compliance 3 appliance 
 
 \3 hope to have 
 
 \2 proof -prove 3 approve-al 
 
 ( v>3 conpasaion 
 
 \>2 operation 3 oppression aion 
 
 V 1 opposition 2 position 3 posses- 
 
 \ 1 coqplete-oonplied 
 
 \ 2 complaint tunity 
 
 % 1 particular-ly-appeared 2 oj-por- 
 
 \ 3 part 
 
 3 to 
 
 v 
 \2 
 
 \2 subject 
 
 \ 1 belang-ed 
 
 \2 nenb^r 3 
 
 \ 1 combine 2 been 
 
 \2 above 
 
 \,2 belief -believe 
 \ 2 objective 
 V2 objection 
 t 2 able to 
 
 \ 2 reaonbdrod 
 1 
 
 I 
 I 1 
 
 F3 
 L3 
 (,3 
 f 2 
 / 3 
 j 3 
 Jr 2 
 j" 2 
 L 2 
 t, 3 
 
 time 2 it 
 
 satiofy-iod 
 
 itaelf 
 
 at first 
 
 tell-till 3 at-ftll-until 
 
 at 
 
 at 
 
 cirotmatuirt 
 
 cireuratances 
 
 whatever 3 out of 
 
 satisfaction 
 
 toward 
 
 contend- content 3 at hand 
 
 constant 
 
 constituent 
 
 D vertise-d-nent 
 dollar-did 2 do 3 had-ad- 
 de livery 
 deliverance 
 
 doctor 2 dear 3 during 
 differ-ant-ence 3 advanoe-d 
 condition 
 consider-ed-ate 
 inconsiderate 
 did not 2 do not 3 had not 
 
 CH 
 
 whlolv 3 much 
 whiohever 
 
 J 
 
 advantage 3 large 
 largest 
 largely 
 
 danger 3 larger at ion 
 general -ly 3 iraaglne-ary 
 generala-ize 
 generalization 
 gentlemen 2 gentlonan 
 
 I 
 
 corrion 2 oone-coopany 
 because 
 oall-eiual-ly 2 difficult/ 
 
 care- occur 3 oure 
 
 oareful-ly 
 
 described 
 
 consequence 
 
 occ&aion-ed 
 
 description 
 
 Recession 3 accusation 
 
 court -occurred 3 accurate 
 
 count 3 account-caijn.ot 
 
 character 
 
 characters- I ze 
 
 characterized 
 
 characteristic 
 
 74 
 
2 
 wl 
 
 \2 
 VI 1 
 Ll 
 
 L2 
 
 v. 1 
 
 I 
 VI 
 
 VI 
 V. 3 
 V.2 
 
 * 
 
 V 1 
 C 1 
 , 
 
 ( 2 
 C 1 
 ( 2 
 ( 1 
 V 1 
 
 > 1 
 ) 2 
 
 J\ 
 ^ 1 
 
 give-given 2 together 
 degree 8 agree 
 begin 2 begun 3 began 
 govern- e-i-ftent 
 guilt-ty 
 
 f 
 
 tot 8 half 
 6110* S fttll-1/ 
 often 2 phonography 
 effort 8 afford 
 feature S after 3 future 
 
 V 
 
 ever 2 have 3 however 
 
 eonoeive ssverai 
 value 
 evsry-very 
 Virtue 3 avert-ed 
 
 virtual -i/ 
 ffi 
 
 thiiik 3 t*iani-th<iUsaa4-th 
 author! ty g third 3 throughout 
 
 IHS 
 
 them 3 though 
 these & this 3 thuS-thoso 
 their*. there 3 otha* 
 within S then 3 than 
 that 8 -Without 
 
 8 ed-aent 
 
 astoniah-ad-nient a establish^ 
 
 was 
 
 SH 
 
 Wish S shall 3 193U4 
 wisher 3 sure- surely d as surd 
 
 /2 usual -ly 
 -J 2 pleasure 
 
 well 3 allow 
 
 R 
 1 1 year S heir 
 
 ^i3 <Jur <rvm 
 ^2 concern- ing 
 M Lord 3 yard 
 S BA? 
 
 2 here-wear 3 award 
 
 2 world 
 
 ii 
 
 2 him 3 am 
 tny'self 2 amaze 3 anus* 
 tttMBM 
 
 . 2 
 v 1 
 1 
 I 
 t2 
 v 1 
 ' 1 
 > 1 
 vl 
 fcl 
 si 
 f 1 
 Ml 
 
 C 1 
 
 A 2 
 
 atnflunt S fcd-*retnent 
 mere I ftore 3 renark 
 
 EH3 
 
 irs>O88ibeilit;/ 2 tniproveS 
 
 K 
 
 any 3 mm 
 
 influence g cJ-Ties.c4 
 Influences S conraer.ce? V, S* 
 
 Cnlf 
 ftear-ntr 3 
 
 thiflg S 
 singular 
 
 Ha 
 
 W 
 
 Y 
 P. 
 
 VOWSLS 
 
 the 2 ft 5 ah 
 
 afl*An-i 
 
 fell S trtd-tw 
 
 alread?*awe 
 
 Ought 
 
 of & ta 
 or S but 
 dh-hs 2 should 
 
 S wer 
 what fe wmiid 
 ye S yet 
 beyond S ydu 
 i9his 2 ft s -has a 
 haw 
 
 first 
 
Tv'ORD-SIGN LETTER. 
 
 
 
 1 
 
 Y 
 
 t v t i 
 
 v 
 
 f-+* y <" .... 
 
 e 
 
 \ 
 
 76 
 
WORD-SIGN LETTER. 
 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 Please come to the city within the next few days. Have some 
 very important government -orders to deliver about which our 
 liouse wishes your valuable opinion, believing you have had large 
 experience in matters of this kind. It is a singular thing, but 
 quite a number of our -experienced hands happen to be away at 
 this particular time when they are much needed here. You will 
 be surprised to hear that the party who was considered an au- 
 thority on all special delivery orders did not approve of your 
 suggestion on general principles, he thinks it would be establish- 
 ing a practice difficult to follow. We cannot account for the com- 
 plaints received during the last few weeks, hope to be able to 
 arrange everything satisfactorily. I think it will be impossible 
 to comply with the conditions proposed by the Navy Yard people, 
 so will agree to call the thing off and allow other houses to come 
 in. It will be impossible to state accurately the somewhat sin- 
 gular position in which Brown has placed himself, he surely can 
 prove that he did not object to giving all particulars to the gentle- 
 man who called from the other company, but it appears he has 
 not, therefore we are called upon to explain. Use your influence 
 with Mm. I, myself, question his ability to comply with their 
 wish immediately, because you, yourself, are aware with what 
 great difficulty any satisfaction was obtained, though the circum- 
 stance occurred only a year ago. Did you hear anything of the 
 operation of the appliance described at the association? They 
 appeared to be satisfied with its good qualities without fully 
 understanding the different parts, or special characteristics. The 
 party from whom we usually obtain the largest supplies of build- 
 ing material t go abroad will advance prices two dollars and a 
 half a thousand after May 1. In consequence, we shall in future 
 be compelled to give these orders to another concern, as our profit 
 is already too insignificant to afford over the amount now paid. 
 If ever Dr. Lord calls and commences to speak on the advantage 
 of insurance, be careful 
 
WORD-SIGN LETTER Continued. 
 
 v ^VJ...^ V > "~' ( '' > ^\- 
 
 er _^ 
 
 iAxSnZ IL 
 
 -r\ *- 
 
 f ^ 
 i<>( \ \ 
 x > ' ' \ _/ / > v ^ /> j? a "~~ > 
 
 ^ 
 ^^ ,-\> 
 
 a-^ ^/^~- J^V^AOJL 
 
 ~T 
 
 _n ^^^ f 
 
 / -V./-. 
 
 '(, 
 
 o - - '/ \> f V \ \ <\, 
 
 \ / L 1/^- 
 
 /=v / 19 v v <X ^x K^ 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 to give no information unlil an opportunity offers to get posses- 
 sion of the important features of the subject and become assured 
 tUe correct description has teen given. We were told by the 
 plaintiff's brother in that extraordinary suit yet going on in the 
 United States Court, that defendant is in danger of being found 
 guilty of the accusation. It is the common belief that the jury is 
 largely influenced by the significant language used by him when 
 on the stand. The principal of the school of phonography has 
 virtually complied with your request and agreed to offer no ob- 
 jection to establishing a third class in stenography, thus securing 
 the approval of several members throughout the county; how- 
 ever, care should be taken not to go beyond the number approved. 
 Whoever influences a movement for the improvement of general 
 conditions, to him the world owes thanks. 
 
 Truly yours, 
 
 78 
 
DAYS OF THE WEEK. 
 
 MONTHS OF THE YEAR. 
 
 PUNCTUATION MARKS. 
 
 ? .' ^ w c; cj 
 
 jj/. _____ @ ..., _//. __ CL 
 
 applause laughter * capital underscore 
 
 derision grief doubt 
 
 POIXTS OF THE COMPASS. 
 
 North, south, east, west. 
 Northeast, northwest. 
 Southeast, southwest, northern. 
 Southern, eastern, western, northeastern. 
 
 ^ ""\ /* *^x S 1 
 
 Y \__j^ Northwestern, southeastern, southwestern. 
 
 79 
 
SHORT PHRASES. 
 
 \ Pacific-Ocean 
 
 E party-of-the 
 
 -party-of-the-first-part 
 -party-cf-the-second-pari 
 
 Jbc ,KO_plaintiff's-counsel 
 
 , peculiar - circumstances - of - the- case 
 
 aper-annum 
 
 .percentage 
 
 . per-day 
 
 .per-monfk 
 
 tier week 
 
 per year 
 
 g> * personal estate 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 \ 'place-of-business 
 
 fc 
 
 -*-* point-of-view 
 
 post-office 
 
 postal-card 
 y^> - - postmaster-general 
 -V- postage-stamp 
 
 -T- president-of-the-United-States 
 
 -VI pro-rata 
 
 . promissory-note 
 B 
 
 
 about that 
 , about-which-there 
 above-the 
 
 after-business-hours 
 
 81 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 V by-and-by 
 
 J^__ by-the-by 
 
 by-ita 
 
 by-theif 
 
 by-their-own 
 
 X 
 
 __ by-flrst-post 
 
 . L by-thia-post 
 
 \v 
 
 by-parcei-post 
 
 ^by-wire-at-oiica 
 
 X. 
 
 i at>that-time 
 
 t; 
 
 I u--. at-owner's-risk 
 
 b 
 _ 
 
 at-all-eventa 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued, 
 
 at-all-times 
 at-another-time 
 
 J at-any-rate 
 
 j. . at-once 
 
 at-one-time 
 
 at-the-same-time 
 at-some-other-time 
 
 I at-their-own 
 
 at-your-own 
 Atlantic-Ocean 
 
 JL_- - it-is-welKknowtt 
 
 ? take-care-of 
 
 take-charge-of 
 take-occasiott 
 
 83 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 * - \- take-part 
 Soap, take-your-own 
 X to-sell 
 
 , 1 true-bill 
 
 1 . true-or-not 
 
 s 
 
 _JL truly-yours 
 
 - day-after-day 
 JkLL. day-or-two 
 t*^ . day-time 
 
 days-afterward 
 dear-madam 
 
 dear-sir 
 
 84 
 
V 
 
 SHORT PHRASES Continued. 
 
 - def^ndant's-counsel 
 depend-upon-their 
 
 _ did-you-go 
 do-you-remember 
 
 K/ do-you-recollect 
 
 I 
 
 _ down-there 
 during-that-time 
 
 Wit 
 
 each-dav 
 
 each-month 
 each-one 
 each-time 
 
 - ... 3ach-ye?.r 
 85 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 ,& which-is-tbe 
 
 y which-will-be 
 
 .<_y which-one 
 
 J 
 
 ~-f- as-large-as 
 
 an-advantage-was-gained 
 
 L> 
 
 just-as 
 
 just-as-much-as 
 
 F 
 
 fast-or-slow 
 
 jfv _ 
 
 faster-than 
 
 VQ __ fellow-citizens 
 
 ^ * 
 
 So ._ 50-or-60 
 
 (0 
 
 86 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 _ first-time 
 
 forever-and-ever 
 
 for-instance 
 
 _ fcr-the-purpose 
 > 
 
 Vg... ,? for-the-sake-of 
 
 for-each-other 
 
 from-all-sources 
 
 II 
 
 from-clay-to-day 
 
 frora-time-to-time 
 
 from-week-to-week 
 
 from-month-to-month 
 from year to year 
 
 jC-2Jt_2 t'rom-generation-to-generation 
 
 87 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 from-place-to-place 
 from-us 
 
 from-your-own-knowledge 
 if-the-matter-can-be 
 if-you-can 
 if-it-is-possible 
 if-it-is-remembered 
 
 if-there-be 
 
 ./_ 
 
 various-cases 
 
 (A variety-of 
 
 ^. very-great-extent 
 
 {/* ' very-likely 
 
 VT I very-little-said 
 
 88 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 -- very-shortly 
 
 - very-seldom 
 
 - very-sure 
 
 - very-truly-yours 
 
 thank-you 
 -think-there-is-no 
 > think-it-is 
 
 think-it-very 
 - think-you-will 
 -5/1- think-they-will 
 
 c 
 
 -^ 
 J> 
 
 / 
 
 S 
 
 than-otherwise 
 -than-there; than-they-are 
 
 than-there-are 
 89 
 

 1 
 
 5 
 
 SHORT PHRASES. Con tinned. 
 
 '. that-is-all 
 
 that-is-even 
 that-place 
 
 C 
 
 . that-is-not 
 
 that-is-to-say 
 that-there-is 
 that-was 
 that-will-be 
 C their-own 
 
 V there-are-many 
 
 lsj__ there-is-no-doubt 
 
 1 _ their-ability 
 
 (o there-has-been 
 
 90 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 (, this-day 
 
 T 
 
 this-afternoon 
 this-evening 
 Vr> this-morning 
 
 this-speech 
 this-time 
 
 L this-place 
 
 \ 
 
 |L this-question 
 
 those-circumstances 
 
 >j) f, 
 
 J said-and-done 
 
 J 
 
 as-soon-as-ready 
 
 as-soon-as-possible 
 \> 
 
 circumstances-of-the-case 
 
 91 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 City-of-Boston 
 
 -City-of-New-York 
 
 ^Saturday-morning 
 
 season-of-the-year 
 
 secretary-of-state 
 
 secretary-of-war 
 
 "A 
 
 seems-to-te 
 
 seems-to-have 
 set-forth-in-the 
 since-there-is 
 so-f ar-as 
 . so-long-as 
 so long-ago 
 
 92 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 \\ so-to-speak 
 
 some-one 
 ;oc^x_ some-time 
 some-way 
 ..Southern-States 
 
 . J . sudden-advance 
 
 , sum-and-substance 
 
 J 
 
 o^L_p_ surrounding-circumstances 
 
 o 
 
 was-another 
 
 was-there-anything-done 
 
 J; 
 
 . was-there-any thing-said 
 was-there-anyone 
 
 93 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 Tsh 
 
 - shall-te-glad 
 
 shall-do-better 
 shall-have-been 
 
 *T~ 
 
 v* shall-not-be-there 
 
 S ^\ 
 
 -I_ short-and-clear 
 
 - short-time 
 
 ; 
 
 .jti__ shorter-than 
 
 ^5^4^ the-pleasure-is-mine 
 
 the-usual-th ing-to-do 
 usual-in-such-cases 
 usual-way 
 _ usually-done 
 
 _ can-be-seen 
 
 94 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 cannot say 
 can there-be 
 
 _ 
 
 IL 
 
 .................................. _ cause-of-action 
 
 common-law 
 
 common-talk 
 
 constitution-of-the-U.-S. 
 !Z^___ _ copy-of-my-last-letter 
 could-have-been 
 
 "V 
 
 _ court-of-General-Sessions 
 
 _ e) ........................ ^ ._ Court-of-Sessions 
 
 ...... _ . _ course-of-time 
 
 ive-their 
 
 giving-their 
 
 95 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued, 
 
 i ^> 4 going-down 
 r=*-A-._. going-up 
 ^_^ going-there 
 
 i good-deal 
 
 j \__ great-number-of 
 g-^ great-while-ago 
 greater-or-less 
 greater-than 
 
 M 
 
 may-be-as-well 
 
 ^ra_ _ may-be-said 
 
 ^.^ may-have-been-there 
 
 >0 
 
 more-and-more 
 
 more-than-half 
 
 96 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 r~* most-likely 
 
 I -v- most-of-the-time 
 
 7^ 
 
 ,r~^> Mr. -Chairman 
 
 V _ Mr.-President 
 
 ^-^. must-be 
 
 A 
 
 ---x __ must-have-been 
 
 X 
 
 my-dear-madam 
 
 my-dear-sir 
 
 my-own-opinion 
 
 Emp 
 ,_3 important-circumstances 
 
 ,<* improved-circumstances 
 
 ~^ v 3 _ important occasion 
 It 
 
 ^~~ f ^ in-answer (to) 
 97 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 in-another-manner 
 
 p 
 
 _ in-any-case 
 
 in-consequence 
 
 in-consideration 
 
 _-. in-March 
 
 in-order-that 
 
 _^ in-other-words 
 
 -_^ in-point-of-fact 
 
 in-regard-to (the) 
 
 in-relation-to 
 
 in-some-case 
 in-the-world 
 in-reply-to-your-favor 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 _ in-this-city 
 _.<p. in-this-state 
 
 J in-the-way 
 
 Z_7__ in-the-country 
 in-this-country 
 ' in-the-meantime 
 in-the-matter 
 in-that-matter 
 in-this-matter 
 Northern-States 
 now-or-never 
 
 _7 larger-than 
 
 CL. ^ less-thao. 
 
 99 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 let-us-know 
 
 life-estate 
 
 ; /T 
 
 J_ _ little-less 
 
 little-while 
 long-after 
 long-time 
 . longer-than 
 well-known 
 early-convenience 
 early-consideration 
 
 early-reply 
 rather- than 
 
 read-the-second-time 
 100 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 ^ real-estate 
 
 __rf-N_2l 
 
 __ re-cross-examination 
 
 . re-direct 
 . right-or-wrong 
 . right-and-wrong 
 y /\_ r ___ respectf ully-yours 
 
 where-do-you-reside 
 
 _3__, where-there-has-been 
 
 \r wherever-you-go 
 
 ?*4- r 
 
 1 had-been-done 
 
 ; V" 
 
 had-there-been 
 
 'or" 
 
 half-an-hour 
 has-it-ever 
 
 101 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 6\ has-there-ever 
 
 . have-another 
 i __ ! __ , here-and-there 
 
 Ifit 
 
 ways-and-means 
 
 ?** _ we-are-right 
 
 ~> 
 
 . . V . we-believe 
 
 we-have-been 
 fr- v /*" x we-may-be-wrong 
 fi_ __ we-regret 
 
 ^ _ week-after-week 
 
 _ J week-or-ten-days 
 ^j_ 
 
 /^] well-done 
 
 _Vl ____ we-shall-have 
 
 102 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Contin aed. 
 *yt _ we-aie-ready 
 *__ we-will-do 
 we-will-have 
 
 -A 
 
 _ we-will-place 
 
 "VI 
 
 . year-or-two 
 
 years-and-years 
 years-of-age 
 
 VI 
 
 -- years-old 
 
 t-^ --> yes-or-no 
 
 
 
 i_U 
 
 , yes-sir 
 you-are-aware 
 you-could-not 
 
 you-will-not-be 
 103 
 
SHORT PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 _ you-shall-have C yours-at-hand 
 
 V 
 
 rY-a._ you-must-be-sat'sfied C . _ your-own 
 
 I ,- 
 
 ry-t^j you-must-know-that / _ your-belief 
 
 your-favor-received Cs your-honor 
 
 father-in-law, mother-in-law, 
 sister-in-law, brother-in-law. 
 
 C^A son-in-law, daughter-in-law. 
 
 
 from-time-to-time, from-day-to-day. 
 
 \ ^ from-hour-to-hour, f rom-year-to-year. 
 
 V 
 
 1J_ tkne-after-time, day-after-day, 
 hour-after-hour, year-after-year. 
 
 day-to-day, hour-to-hour, year-to-year, 
 week-to-week. 
 
 _S V Board of Trade, House of Commons, House-of- 
 Representatives. 
 
 ^~-^\ ?r5?__A____^ Firt National Bank, Second National Bank. 
 
 i: v ^l__V_Zr McClure, Mclntosh, McPherson. 
 
 \ ^f -\~r\ \oViceversa, vice-president, free on board, in 
 *^V the first place. 
 
 .A i first post, on or about, O.K. 
 
 104 
 
p. 
 
 The President-of-the-United-States wrote to the Postmaster- 
 General saying he intended to call at-the Post-Office in-regard to-a. 
 new contract with-an Island in-the Pacific-Ocean, and, from-his 
 point-oi-view, to suggest some changes in-the postal-cards and 
 postage-stamps. 
 
 Plaintiffs-Counsel in explaining the peculiar-circumstances-of- 
 the-case said the party-of-the-first-part came to his place-of-busi- 
 ness to arrange what percentage should be paid per-annum on 
 part-of-the personal-estate. The party-of-the-second-part would- 
 not-take a promissory note nor accept interest per-year, but said 
 it-must-be paid per-month. The judge advised that-the-matter be 
 settled on-a pro-rata basis of so much per-day or per-week. 
 
 B. 
 
 About-that bill-of-sale, also bill-of-lading and bill-of-exchange 
 I-beg-to-say that to-the best^of-my-recollection they-were for- 
 warded you by-first-mail last Tuesday. Bear-in-mind that-it-was 
 after-business-hours on Monday when we-were discussing the dif- 
 ferent terms, bills-payable, bills-receivable, bill-of-particulars 
 that-I promised to-send-you my-best-terms and best-prices along 
 with the other papers and to the best-of-my-belief I-have-done so. 
 
 Let me know by wire at-once if-you-will-be-able-to send me be- 
 fore-another week samples of different woods of best-quality and 
 best-finish, by-freight and you shall receive my best-thanks. 
 
 You say, that to the best-of-your-recollection I wrote in a former 
 letter, " I-shall-be-glad to see you before-and-after the Conference 
 because-there-are several things we must discuss; above-all the 
 subject-of missing freight about-which-there has-been so much 
 talk." By-their-own admission our customers seem to know what 
 has become-of-their goods. Have-you been-there, and to the best- 
 of-your-belief is everything all-right? 
 
 T. 
 
 It-is-well-known what a great traveller you were at-one-time, 
 and I now write to ask that-you-will take-charge-of a parcel, both 
 at-sender's-risk and at-owner's-risk the next time you cross the 
 Atlantic Ocean. Take-your-own time to answer. 
 
 At-some-other time I will take-occasion to ask you to take- 
 
 105 
 
part in procuring a true-bill in-the-case now pending. True-or- 
 not it-is said that the witness is ready to-sell his testimony; at- 
 the-same-time we must take care of our interests and at-any- 
 rate prove that at-one-time, at-your-own office he gave evidence 
 in our favor, and at-another-time in mine. At-all-events this will 
 weaken the case and at-the-same-time influence the judge at-once 
 In my favor. 
 
 D. 
 
 Do-you-remember how defendant's-counsel day-after-day during 
 that-time harassed dear-Madam Jones? And do-you-recollect how 
 a day-or-two after, his clients wrote to her saying she could 
 depend-upon-their leniency in-the future? On the-contrary they- 
 have-been doing-their worst. Did-you go down-there and see her 
 in-the day-time? 
 
 CHAY & J. 
 
 An-advantage-was-gained by our system of separate reports for 
 ea~h-day, each-month, and each-year. As-large-as our volume of 
 business is we-can tell each-one of our patrons at-any-time how 
 their accounts stand, just-as-well-as though we-had only a dozen 
 customers. Just-as-much-as this cannot be said of other systems 
 and this is the one which-will-be universally adopted. 
 
 Each-time I see you I forget to ask which-is-the best book, in 
 your judgment, on-the-theory of business practice. Which-one 
 do-you recommend? 
 
 F & V. 
 
 Fellow-citizens: I-am-glad to be here for-the-purpose of stating 
 publicly for-the-first-time my belief in the air ship as a means 
 of locomotion. Frora-all-sources there reach us reports of the 
 continued efforts of scientific men in-this-direction. Fifty-or-sixty 
 years atro for instance this subject was hardly ever mentioned, 
 but if-it-is-rememtered how wonderful has been the advance of 
 electrical contrivances we need not be surprised if from-genera- 
 tion-to generation,-from-year-to-year, from-month-to-month, from- 
 week-to-veek, from-day-to day, yes almost from-hour-to-hour-stlll 
 greater knowledge o? the utility of this marvelous force enable 
 these men *o nre~a-e vehicles that will carry us from place to 
 place in ir.iclalr at a speed fast-or-slow as we may choose and 
 
 106 
 
capable of moving t'aster-than anything now propelled on terra 
 firma. If-you-cannot-agree with me for-the-sake-of science for 
 which there seems to be a just claim reserve your judgment. 
 From-your-own-knowledge of the advance made in applied science 
 if-there-be the spirit of fairness among you, do not ridicule these 
 remarks, but if-it-is-possible give them consideration, not because 
 they come-from us, but for the reason that they are based upon 
 the belief that we live in a progressive age and have entered upon 
 an era of extraordinary achievement. If-the-matter-can-be set- 
 tled in your mind that this is so, you will banish for-ever-and- 
 ever the thought that it is impossible to make aerial navigation. 
 
 ITH & THE. 
 
 This-afternoon or this-evening we must decide whether thai- 
 place is suitable for our meeting, under-those circumstances. I- 
 think-there-is-no-doubt that our colleagues show their-ability in- 
 the-way this question of labor is handled by them, and, there-are- 
 many who would rather thank-you than-otherwise for the part 
 you took yesterday, but of course there-has-been a great deal of 
 discussion about it. I-think-it-is generally conceded, however, 
 that-there-is no better way this time; that-is-to-say I think-they- 
 will gradually see that your policy is more beneficial than the 
 other line of action proposed. I think-it-very good that it is so 
 and think-it-will soon appear so to all. That-is-not their-own- 
 view of-this-matter, but the members of the committee state 
 that-is-even their united opinion. That is-all that can-be-said in 
 favor of the proposition, though the views expressed were more 
 in number than-there-are members in the society. This speech 
 was made this day in the assembly. 
 
 LAY. 
 
 Dear Sir: It is well known here that the life estate of Mrs. 
 Jones was not affected by the recent law suit. Let us know in 
 less than a week what further steps will be taken. In a little- 
 while I will call and see you. It has taken a longer-time to settle 
 this case than I expected, the fees also are much larger-than I 
 thought they would be. Not long after your last visit I spent a 
 long-time with the plaintiff's counsel discussing the points of 
 the case. 
 
 107 
 
s & z. 
 
 The resignation of Mr. Root from the position of Secretary-of- 
 War to accept office as Secretary-of-State was received on Satur- 
 day-morning by the Southern-States with more gusto than the 
 circumstances-of-the-case seem to warrant. So-far-as I can judge 
 he seems-to-have eclipsed his predecessors. 
 
 Since-there-is likely to be peace sometime in-the near future, 
 and consequently a sudden advance in stocks, was-there-anything- 
 said or rather was-there-any thing-done in-the exchange in-the 
 City-of-New York? As-soon-as-possible set-forth-in-the usual order 
 the best markets to buy in at this season-of-the-year. 
 
 It seems-to-be so-long-ago since surrounding-circumstances per- 
 mitted me to visit any city that I-am dependent so-to-speak, upon 
 my friends to give me the sum-and-substance of all that-is said- 
 and-done in-the inner circles. 
 
 As-soon-as-ready to form your company, find some-way to send 
 some-one here whose personality is such-as will command atten- 
 tion. 
 
 ISH & ZHE. 
 
 I-shall-be-glad to know what is the usual-thing-to-do in-such- 
 cases. I-shall-not-be-there, because my leave is shorter than I ex- 
 pected, still the pleasure-is-mine in receiving so pressing an invi- 
 tation, and I should like to express it in the usual-way. I-shall- 
 do-better, I hope, in future, when I-shall-have-been well tutored by 
 you, and understand what is usually-done. 
 
 K & GAY. 
 
 A great-while-ago, a common-law though an important one was 
 annexed to the Constitution-of-the-United-States. It provided 
 freedom of worship for all citizens. Some declare that the need 
 of this law was greater-than the need of the Court-of Sessions. 
 However, that could-have-been we perhaps do not know, but, we 
 do know that the cause-of-action in this case was urgent. How 
 can-there-be anything but strife in a Republic where all are 
 coerced to attend the same church? Many give-their attention to 
 this question and all agree that they, at least, are more happy 
 and prosperous in this great American Republic where all per- 
 sons are allowed freedom of worship. 
 
 108 
 
As one going-down the beautiful Champs Elysees gazes in won- 
 der at the many magnificent homes they should not fail to notice 
 the great-number-of trees, which, in even rows, form a delightful 
 sun shade. 
 
 While the Rhine is the pride of Germany, the canals of Venice 
 present greater-or-less beauty according to the travelers' knowl- 
 edge of color-schemes. Going-up the Rhine one admires the 
 verdant green, but going-there from Venice this green passes into 
 oblivion when one recalls the red, blue and golden Venetian sun- 
 sets, offset by the many flowers nature has contributed. I-cannot 
 -say that in the course-of-time the Rhine will not equal the Venice 
 canals in beauty, but it can-be-seen that in color Venice will al- 
 ways surpass her many admiring neighbors. 
 
 M & BMP. 
 
 Mr. Chairman: Upon this important-occasion it may-be-as-well 
 for me to give-my-own-opinion of this matter, and in doing so 
 I may-as-well say that more-than-half of what the last speaker 
 has said is irrelevant. He may-have-been-there when the event 
 took place, but, my-dear-Sir, he must-have-been too excited to 
 take note of what was really taking place, for most-of-the-time 
 he confounds the important circumstances of the case with mere 
 trifles, and as he goes on it may-be-said that he becomes more- 
 and-more confused and irrational. Most-likely this is due to the 
 shock he received, and must be, Mr. President, a cause of pity 
 and not of denunciation. We all rejoice to learn that he is now 
 in improved-circumstances, and that my-dear-Madam Hastings is 
 also in much better-circumstances. 
 
 N. 
 
 My dear Sir: On-or-about Oct. 3rd, in-reply-to-your-favor of 
 Sept. 22d, I said that I would call and see you in-March, in-order- 
 that we may discuss our interests in the Northern-States. In- 
 this-way I thought to regulate our policy for the future. In this 
 state we are not making such progress. In-some-cases we have 
 suffered at the hands of our competitors. In the country condi- 
 tions have been more favorable than in the city. In-this-country 
 we can do as well as anywhere else in-the-world provided we go 
 about our work right. In-other-words we must take things as we 
 
 109 t 
 
find them and not wait till they assume the shape we want. In- 
 this-city for instance, in-consequence of the great competition 
 we must act in a very different manner than would be necessary 
 where we had fewer competitors. In-point-of-fact we must study 
 local conditions and in-the-meantime exert ourselves to reach 
 buyers with our goods. 
 
 In-relation-to-the proposed meeting this month I will write you 
 in regard-to-the matter in a day or two. In-any-case you will 
 hear from me through Randall, who will go to your place to- 
 morrow. 
 
 In-the-matter of a renewal of the contract, I might say that in- 
 consideration of W. Reid's absence we will let the matter remain 
 open for the present. 
 
 In-answer-to your question release of property we must hold 
 this matter also in abeyance and deal with it in-another-manner 
 later on. 
 
 Yours truly, 
 
 R & RAY. 
 
 Dear Sir: At your early-convenience let me know what you 
 think of Brown's testimony both under re-direct and re-cross 
 examination. When I read-the-second-time what he said I 
 changed my mind as to his guilt. Please give this your early 
 consideration. Where-there-has-been so much smoke there must 
 have been some fire. Rather-than form a decided opinion now, 
 however, I would like to compare notes with you. Right-or-wrong 
 I will reserve judgment until I hear from you. Kindly let me 
 have an early-reply. 
 
 Please also answer the following question: Where-do-you-reside 
 
 in New York? 
 
 Respectfully yours, 
 
 HAY. 
 
 Gentlemen: We will soon have-another case up for trial and 
 I would like you to give a half-an-hour of your time to go over 
 the points with you. Has-it-ever developed what became of Lyon? 
 I let him know what had-been-done. Has-there-been anyone to 
 see you lately from Leslie's office? Had-there-been an opportunity, 
 I would have let you know what was done both here-and-there, 
 but my short stay prevented this. 
 
 110 
 
WAY. 
 
 Chairman Ways-and-Means Committee: We-believe we-are-right 
 in presenting our report now. We-have-been deliberate in doing 
 so and we may-be-wrong in this. We waited week-after-week for 
 further particulars for your sub-committee, hence the delay. We- 
 regret that it will be a week-or-ten-days yet before we shall have 
 all the data in your hands, but as we-are-ready to present our 
 report we hesitate no longer. We-will-do everything possible to 
 complete our work and hope you will agree with us that it has 
 been well-done. We-will-place your commission on file with the 
 other papers and trust we-will-have the pleasure of hearing from 
 you soon. 
 
 YAY. 
 
 Dear Sir: Your-favor received. You-must-be-satisfied to wait 
 a year-or-two longer before a dividend is declared. The company 
 is only two years-old and you-are-aware of the vast expense we 
 have been put to in getting the business started. Yes-sir, we 
 agree with you in stating your belief that the company will be 
 a great success, but it may be years-and-years before the great 
 profits you predict will be earned. You-shall-have the earliest 
 notices of our decision in re your first question, whether our 
 answer is yes-or-no. You-must-know-that you-could-not influence 
 us more seriously than by stating that your-honor is involved in 
 the transaction. You-will-not-be surprised to learn that our 
 president is only 30 years of-age. While your-own is not much 
 more than this you-must-admit he has been able to do wonders 
 for so young a man. 
 
 Ill 
 
CONTRACTED WORDS. 
 
 .according, acknowledge, administratrix 
 advancements, advantageous, anniversary 
 antagonistic, anywhere, archangel 
 archbishop, architect-ure, aristocracy-tic 
 artificial-ly, assemble-y 
 \ \ \S^~ bank, bankrupt, bankruptcy 
 _ beneficial, brother-in-law 
 ^ cabinet, capable, captain 
 __ catholic, certificate, chapter 
 circumstantial, consequence, contingency 
 
 _ controversy, cross-examine 
 
 =\ 
 
 112 
 
CONTRACTED WORDS. Continued. 
 
 r I i . 
 
 ^_Jb:, A delinquent, democrat-ic, determine 
 
 J 
 
 --u h k__ develop, determination, differential 
 
 u i_j 
 
 -' dignify, dignity, discriminate 
 
 . doctrine, domestic 
 
 -=s= electric, electrical-Iy 
 
 /^ ^-1 \ 
 
 I _ ^i_. electricity, endeavor, episcopal 
 
 -.A.:... '-g evangelical, executrix 
 S= a. familiar, financial, foreclose 
 
 / 1 , <v 
 
 U. ^-..r^ generation, governor, Great Britain 
 
 ~/~ ' heaven, history, hourly 
 
 ^ 
 
 L inasmuch, indispensable-y, interrogatory 
 
 113 
 
CONTRACTED WORDS. Continued. 
 
 Jr. (junior), jurisprudence, knowledge 
 
 ^Cirr^C_r3L__, magazine, manufacture, manufacturer 
 3r-. ... manuscript, misdemeanor, mistake 
 _ JyC. mistook, mortgage, mortgagee 
 
 VI 
 
 rrs -V_ neglect, negligence, never 
 
 _^ negligent, nevertheless, New York, not- 
 withstanding 
 
 objection, observation, outward 
 passenger, pecuniary, perform 
 
 performance, perpendicular, phonographer, 
 
 phonographic 
 ^> 
 
 u \ _\ . IV plenipotentiary, practicable-y, practicabil- 
 
 \ ^ ^X i . ity, practical-ly 
 
 v V 
 
 i i preliminary, prerogative, preservation 
 
 V-l 
 
 privilege, public, publication, peculiarity 
 
 114 
 
CONTRACTED WORDS. Continued. 
 
 '-> qualify, quality, question, quarter 
 recollect, recover, regular 
 
 ..</V. .../.. ...Y ./\. /. \J religion, represent, representative, repre- 
 sentation 
 
 repugnant, responsible, resurrection 
 revolutionary, Roman Catholic 
 
 ~ savings-bank, significance, signify 
 
 v . something, somewhere, southern 
 
 southeastern, southwestern, specification 
 
 subjection, subjective, superintendent, sec- 
 retary 
 
 territory, transubstantiation 
 ultimo, uniform, universe 
 \vilful-ly, \vorldlincss, worthy 
 
 Derivative words of the foregoing abbreviations will readily 
 suggest themselves to the thoughtful student. The representation 
 for such prefixes as " die," " in." " i:n," etc., and suffixes such as 
 " ly," " ed," " ing," etc., are already known, and will, therefore, 
 not be repeated here. To add these and other characters to the 
 list will provide contracted outlines for hundreds of words in 
 addition to the above. 
 
 115 
 
CONTRACTED WORDS. 
 
 1. They had to acknowledge that the assignment was a surprise. 
 After the adjournment of the creditors' meeting an adjustment 
 of the difficulty was made, but they did not acquaint the creditors 
 of the fact. 
 
 2. The assumption was that the architect did not plan the angle 
 of the court, but left that to the contractor. 
 
 3. The banker did no challenge the manufacturer for his boast- 
 ful claim, but treated him with contempt. 
 
 4. We did not apprehend any danger until the domestic stated 
 that a messenger had arrived from headquarters with news that 
 a magazine had exploded. 
 
 5. A chapter on jurisprudence was written for our especial 
 benefit. 
 
 6. Our customer complained of the consumption of the com- 
 modity. 
 
 7. A bangle was placed on her wrist, which she regarded as her 
 chief adornment. 
 
 8. The simple device never gained popular favor owing to its 
 peculiar arrangement. 
 
 9. The passenger who jumped from the deck of the ship was a 
 stranger to us all. 
 
 10. The secretary of the establishment represented the influen- 
 tial members of the judicial commission. 
 
 11. He ranked as captain in the navy, and his extraordinary 
 efficiency determined his higher promotion. 
 
 12. The result of the investigation determined that the delin- 
 quent should respect the order of the court and make good the 
 deficiency. 
 
 13. The different amounts of the insurance were mostly obtained 
 in an irregular manner. 
 
 14. The development of his idea showed its practicability and 
 proved that the machinery would be indispensable to us in the 
 manufacture of certain goods. 
 
 15. The opening of a Post Office there was a distinct benefit to 
 the public. 
 
 16. His determination to destroy the manuscript was his first 
 downward step. 
 
 17. A two-cent stamp was sufficient to prepay the postage on 
 the pasteboard. 
 
 116 
 
13. The manufacturer said the breastplate would cost $100, and 
 would be similar to the one which you designate. 
 
 19. The postscript stated that a change was made at the manu- 
 factory, and a memorandum of particulars would be sent later. 
 
 20. The testimony in regard to his sanctity gave the individual 
 great distinction. 
 
 21. The probability of his delinquency was sufficient cause for 
 alarm. 
 
 22. We were mistaken about the mortgage; the facts had been 
 misrepresented. 
 
 23. It was essential that we should become familiar with the 
 ordinary routine work. 
 
 24. His natural expression of intelligence made us trustful of 
 the advice. 
 
 25. The frequent expression of his intelligent views led to the 
 extinction of their independent ideas. 
 
 26. They were privileged to hear the lectures regularly, never- 
 theless, they were indifferent to their substantial teachings. 
 
 117 
 
WORDS OF SIMILAR OUTLINE DISTINGUISHED. 
 
 abandoned 
 *-x abundant 
 
 absolute 
 obsolete 
 
 accordance 1 
 credence 
 
 administered 
 demonstraie 
 
 advantage 
 age 
 
 /, ./ 
 
 gentlemen 
 
 advantageous 
 joyous 
 
 adverse 
 diverse 
 
 , a advert 
 
 T~ ' divert 
 
 f along 
 
 altitude 
 latitude 
 
 QV ^^ analogy 
 ~/~ knowledge 
 
 118 
 
V70RDS OF SIMILAR OUTLINE DISTINGUISHED. Con*. 
 
 ,, annexed 
 next 
 
 annual 
 only 
 
 appertain 
 pertain 
 
 apology 
 pledge 
 
 appropriation 
 preparation 
 
 atheism 
 theism 
 
 auditor 
 debtor 
 
 ashore 
 shore 
 
 available 
 valuable 
 
 birth 
 breath 
 
 bride 
 bright 
 
 burned 
 burnt 
 
 119 
 
WORDS OF SIMILAR OUTLINE DISTINGUISHED. 
 
 capital 
 capitol 
 
 c -7 < ___ caricature 
 
 / character 
 
 caustic 
 exotic 
 
 caused 
 cost 
 
 <2> consequent 
 
 second 
 
 consignment 
 assignment 
 
 * V 7 corporal 
 corporeal 
 
 b <JL decease 
 
 - disease 
 
 deception 
 dissipation 
 
 defer 
 - defray 
 
 derision 
 duration 
 
 deviation 
 devotion 
 
 LL 
 
 120 
 
WORDS OF SIMILAR OUTLINE DISTINGUISHED. Cont. 
 
 I 
 
 disturb 
 distribute 
 
 druggist 
 drug-store 
 
 ( 
 ~" ^ 
 
 extension 
 extenuation 
 
 extract 
 extricate 
 
 favored 
 favorite 
 
 finally 
 finely 
 
 fiscal 
 physical 
 
 flowed 
 float 
 
 form 
 frame 
 
 (j 
 
 garden 
 guardian 
 
 gradation 
 "graduation 
 
 garnet 
 granite 
 
 German 
 germane 
 
 121 
 
WORDS OF SIMILAR OUTLINE DISTINGUISHED. Cc?<t 
 
 -Y hardly 
 
 "y heartily 
 
 held 
 hold 
 
 p impatient 
 
 impassionate 
 
 inevitable 
 unavoidable 
 
 indication 
 induction 
 
 ingenuous 
 ingenious 
 
 innovation 
 Invasion 
 
 intention 
 inattention 
 
 licorice 
 liquors 
 
 likely 
 luckily 
 
 marked 
 market 
 
 memoranda 
 memorandum 
 
 122 
 
WORDS OF SIMILAR OUTLINE DISTINGUISHED. Cont. 
 
 I min'ute 
 
 minute 
 
 .H_fIL_ Mr. 
 Mrs. 
 
 ministry 
 monastery 
 
 oldest 
 eldest 
 
 operation 
 portion 
 
 order 
 writer 
 
 pasture 
 pastor 
 
 passionate 
 patient 
 
 pattern 
 patron 
 
 
 _\/V_ perhaps 
 
 purpose 
 
 prescribe 
 proscribe 
 
 persecute 
 prosecute 
 
 petrify 
 putrefy 
 
 123 
 
WORDS OF SIMILAR OUTLINE DISTINGUISHED. Vont. 
 
 poor 
 pure 
 
 _, preeminent 
 permanent 
 
 premise 
 promise 
 
 production 
 protection 
 
 princess 
 princes 
 
 propriety 
 property 
 
 renewed 
 
 retaine 
 
 ruined 
 
 y^l 1. retained 
 
 rather 
 writer 
 
 safe 
 sofa 
 
 Saturday 
 yesterday 
 
 o . school 
 
 *f~ ~ skill 
 
 A //o r scorch 
 
 /~ scratch 
 
 send 
 sent 
 
 124 
 
WORDS OF SIMILAR OUTLINE DISTINGUISHED. Con*. 
 
 \X \ separate 
 
 support 
 
 J 
 
 * 
 
 situation 
 station 
 
 terrible 
 trouble 
 
 thereat 
 thereto 
 
 train 
 turn 
 
 Trinity 
 
 eternity 
 
 ulcerate 
 lacerate 
 
 J^_ valiant 
 " violent 
 
 valuation 
 violation 
 
 woman 
 women 
 
 125 
 
WORDS OF SIMILAR OUTLINES DISTINGUISHED BY 
 DIFFERENCE IN POSITION. 
 
 1. He abandoned the idea and gave abundant reasons for doing 
 so. 
 
 2. If you will adapt your device as we suggest we will adopt ii. 
 
 3. Take good advice and devise some other method. 
 
 4. I will accept all the conditions named except the last one. 
 
 5. In accordance with your request we give credence to tin 1 
 story. 
 
 6. Upon the advent of the General to attend the trir.l we will 
 defend him. 
 
 7. The people received the decision of the administrator with 
 loud demonstrations of approval. 
 
 8. The Doctor should admonish them not to diminish the quan- 
 tity of the drug. 
 
 9. The effect of the medicine did not affect a cure. 
 
 10. They were unanimous in their determination to give no 
 heed to the anonymous letter. 
 
 11. If you will affix your signature to the paper we will fix up 
 the matter for you. 
 
 12. She is affluent and generous, fluent in speech, yet mo 
 and gracious. 
 
 13. The appropriation enabled them to make great preparation 
 for the ceremony. 
 
 14. The auditor, though a chronic doubter, after the examina- 
 tion pronounced the accounts correct. 
 
 15. Every available piece of the valuable property was sold. 
 
 16. The copy of the record did not occupy much spa;-e in 
 report. 
 
 17. The debtor was represented by his daughter at the creditors' 
 meeting. 
 
 18. We will devote our whole energy to defeat the motion. 
 
 19. He proceeded to defend her and clearly defined his position. 
 
 20. Do not exult should they exalt you a haughty spirit comes 
 befpre a fall. 
 
 21. If an effort is made to extricate the extract you may be 
 badly injured. 
 
 22. After he was indicted he became indebted to his friends for 
 their efforts to help him. 
 
 23. If you will indicate your intentions we will endeavor to 
 induct you into office. 
 
 126 
 
24. Mrs. Brown visited the Misses Vail in the interests of the 
 movement. 
 
 25. If you will propose the adoption of the measure perhaps it 
 will obtain iavor. 
 
 26. It was a poor imitation of the genuine article, though pure 
 in its composition. 
 
 27. We predict large sales of the imported product. 
 
 28. At the proper time we Will prepare the potion. 
 
 29. Permission being given him, he entered the army, and his 
 promotion was very rapid. 
 
 30. He made the prediction that the production would sell well. 
 
 31. He was resohite in his purpose, and the result justified his 
 determination. 
 
 32. A repetition of the offence would permanently injure your 
 reputation. 
 
 33. The house was torn down, and they proceeded to turn up 
 the land. 
 
 34. It was the undoubted opinion of the leaders that he was 
 much indebted to them for the position. 
 
 WORDS DERIVED FROM WORD-SIGNS. 
 
 1. His advancement was clue to the advertising success of yes- 
 terday afternoon. 
 
 2. Afterward he almost lost his influence through his familiar- 
 ity, although anxious to maintain it. 
 
 3. Altogether the scheme was a success which anybody might 
 have achieved, anyhow, he thought so. 
 
 4. Anything which has been done anywhere else, some one, if 
 not anyone, can do here. 
 
 5. Commonly speaking, her awe was produced by his effort to 
 become serious. 
 
 G. He was deferential to her, and placed her at a disadvantage 
 to enlarge upon the subject. 
 
 7. He was advised to foreclose the mortgage, but the foreclosure 
 was delayed, and everything was set right. 
 
 8. Forsake forever the forward, insolent impostor. 
 
 9. It is hereby declared that hereafter no one hereabouts may 
 go about after dark. 
 
 10. All instructions hereinafter given, and all statements herein 
 
made and hereupon announced, must be carefully considered and 
 obeyed. 
 
 11. Inasmuch as the inward course is obstructed, it is ignored, 
 and the chart herewith lays out the course to be followed. 
 
 12. This information surely cannot be misunderstood, but 
 should you misunderstand it nobody will blame you. 
 
 13. The most objectionable thing about the communication was 
 the statement that the overcharge *on supplies for the " Onward " 
 was justifiable. 
 
 14. Owing to the phonographer endeavoring to overhear what 
 was being said by his neighbor, he did not get the sermon. 
 
 15. The matter in the phonographic magazine is satisfactory, 
 but the printing is not satisfactorily done. 
 
 16. The indignity to which they were severally subjected was 
 something shameful. 
 
 17. The stenographic work of the stenographer was much im- 
 proved thereafter. 
 
 18. Therefore the document contained therein was thereby ren- 
 dered void. 
 
 19. Thereupon it was decided that the paper sent therewith 
 should have the seal attached thereto. 
 
 20. You must not undercharge customers to-day, but you may 
 to-morrow, as per our advertisement. 
 
 21. Please underscore the words " underhand " and " undergo." 
 
 22. The undersigned will undersell you and will undersign any 
 figures you name. 
 
 23. It must be understood that under one week you will under- 
 take the work. All understand this to be the understanding 
 agreed upon and what you undertook to do. 
 
 24. An underwriter whenever called upon will subscribe his 
 name to the policy for whatever amount may be agreed upon. 
 
 25. Whereas the whereabouts of said witness whensoever known 
 must te revealed to this court. 
 
 26. Wherefore the remark whereby this charge was made was 
 heard on the premises whereat the offence was committed. 
 
 27. Wheresoever this phrase is used whereof you have heard, 
 it creates an unfavorable impression, also the terms wherein it is 
 made has the same effect. 
 
 28. Whereupon it is said that wherever you have used words 
 wherewith to denounce another, you may look for their return 
 upon your own head. 
 
 128 
 
29. Whosoever exerts a good influence will be esteemed by 
 whomsoever is affected by it and from whichsoever source it is 
 felt. 
 
 30. To attempt to withdraw now that the truth is withheld 
 would be fatal to the cause. No! we must withstand all oppo- 
 sition. 
 
 129 
 
MISCELLANEOUS PHRASES. 
 
 V 
 
 Pacific Ocean 
 part of a 
 part of the 
 
 party of the first part 
 party of the second part 
 
 payment on account 
 
 peculiar circumstances of the case 
 
 per annum 
 percentage 
 
 per day 
 per month 
 
 per week 
 per hour 
 
 personal estate 
 l.lace of business 
 
 plainti.T 3 counsel 
 point of view 
 
 post office 
 oostal card 
 
 Postmaster-General 
 postage stamp 
 
 President of the U S. 
 promissory note 
 
 about that 
 
 about which they are 
 
 above all 
 
 after business hours 
 
 130 
 
][.LANEOUS PHRASES. Continued, 
 
 be there 
 bear in mind 
 
 because they aro 
 become of their 
 
 i "^ before and after 
 
 ' V. begin there 
 
 best recollection 
 
 best of my recollection 
 
 best of your recollection 
 best of ray belief 
 
 best of your belief 
 by his question 
 
 best price 
 best terms 
 
 best finish 
 best thanks 
 
 bill of lading 
 bill of exchange 
 
 bill of particulars 
 bill or sale 
 
 bills payable 
 bills receivable 
 
MISCELLANEOUS PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 by freight 
 by and by 
 
 by the by 
 by its 
 
 by their own 
 by the first post 
 
 by this post 
 by parcel post 
 
 by wire at once 
 "by last freight 
 
 at that time 
 "at owner's risk 
 
 at sender's risk 
 
 at all events 
 at all times 
 
 at another time 
 "at once 
 
 at one time 
 
 at the same time 
 
 at some other time 
 at their own 
 
 at your own 
 Atlantic Ocean 
 
 it is well known 
 take care of 
 
 132 
 
MISCELLANEOUS PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 ...take charge of their 
 take action 
 
 take part 
 take your own 
 
 to sell 
 true bill 
 
 true or not 
 truly yours 
 
 day after day 
 " day or two 
 
 day time 
 ~ days afterward 
 
 _ dear Madam 
 "dear Sir 
 
 g defendant's counsel 
 depend upon their 
 
 did you go 
 
 do you remember 
 
 do you recall 
 doing there 
 
 _ down there 
 "'during that time 
 
 _each one 
 which one 
 
 each day 
 each month 
 
 133 
 
MISCELLANEOUS PHRASES. Continued, 
 
 each year 
 jach time 
 
 ., which is the 
 
 which will be 
 
 just as 
 
 just as much as 
 
 just as well as 
 
 as large as 
 
 an advantage was gained 
 
 
 fast or slow 
 
 _5oJ 
 
 fellow citizen 
 50 or 60 
 
 first time 
 
 for ever and ever 
 
 for instance 
 for the purpose 
 
 for the sake of the 
 for which there are 
 
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 from all sources 
 from day to day 
 
 from week to week 
 from hour to hour 
 
 f-' 
 
 from month to month 
 
 fr m generation to generation 
 from place to place 
 
 134 
 
MISCELLANEOUS PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 from his 
 
 from your own knowledge 
 
 if the matter can be 
 
 if you cannot 
 if it is possible 
 
 if it is to be 
 if there be 
 
 various causes 
 variety of 
 
 very great extent 
 very likely 
 
 very little said 
 very shortly 
 
 very seldom 
 
 very sure 
 
 very truly yours 
 
 thank you 
 think there is no 
 
 think it is 
 think it very 
 
 think you will 
 think they will 
 
 than otherwise 
 'than there are 
 
 that is all 
 
 that has ever been 
 
 135 
 
MISCELLANEOUS PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 that pleases 
 that is not 
 
 ^ that is to say 
 
 that there is 
 that was 
 that will be 
 
 their own 
 there are many 
 
 f C A there is no doubt 
 v> ^ vy \ 
 
 t^ there will be 
 
 they are able to 
 there has been 
 this day 
 
 this afternoon 
 this evening 
 
 this morning 
 this speech 
 this time 
 this place 
 this question 
 these circumstances 
 
 said and done 
 sudden advance 
 
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 Saturday morning 
 season of the year 
 
 Secretary of State 
 Secretary of War 
 
 seems to be 
 seems to have 
 
 City of New York 
 State of New York 
 
 136 
 
MISCELLANEOUS PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 set forth in the 
 since there is 
 
 so far as 
 so long as 
 
 so to speak 
 some one 
 
 some time 
 some way 
 
 Southern States 
 
 such as 
 
 sum and substance 
 
 surrounding circumstances 
 as soon as ready 
 O p 
 Q ? cj J _ as soon as possible 
 
 b ' circumstances of the case 
 
 was another 
 
 was there any one 
 
 was there anything said 
 was anything done 
 
 shall be glad 
 shall do better 
 
 shall have been 
 shall not be there 
 
 short and clear 
 short time 
 shorter than 
 
 the pleasure is mine 
 usual thing to do 
 
 137 
 
MISCELLANEOUS PHRASES. Con tin n> 
 
 J 9 57 
 
 *=* ~l 7 
 
 -*-f. 
 
 usual in such cases 
 usual way 
 usually done 
 
 can be seen 
 can there be 
 
 cannot say 
 cause of action 
 
 common talk 
 common law 
 
 Constitution of the U. S. 
 
 could have been 
 
 court of general sessions 
 
 court of sessions 
 
 course of time 
 
 copy of my last letter 
 
 give there 
 going there 
 
 going down 
 good deal 
 great number of 
 great while ago 
 greater or less 
 greater than 
 may as well 
 may be as well 
 may be said 
 may have been there 
 more and more 
 more than half 
 
 most of the time 
 most likely 
 
 Mr. Chairman 
 
 138 
 
MISCELLANEOUS PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 must be 
 
 must have been 
 
 my dear sir 
 
 my dear madam 
 my OY/n opinion 
 
 important circumstances 
 improved circumstances 
 important action 
 
 any other manner 
 in answer 
 
 in any case 
 in consequence 
 
 in consideration 
 
 in March 
 
 in order that 
 
 in other words 
 
 in point of fact 
 
 in regard to 
 
 in relation to 
 
 in some cases 
 
 in the world 
 
 in reply to your favor 
 
 in such cases 
 
 in your opinion 
 
 in that system 
 
 in that city 
 
 in your city 
 
 in your place 
 
 in your letter 
 
 in the way 
 
 in the country 
 
 in this country 
 
 in the meantime 
 
 in the matter 
 in that matter 
 
 139 
 
MISCELLANEOUS PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 ? /* r-' 
 
 /r/^ 
 
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 /Vzk 
 
 in this matter 
 
 Northern States 
 
 on or about 
 
 larger than 
 
 less than 
 
 let us know 
 
 life estate 
 
 little else 
 
 little while 
 
 long after 
 
 long time 
 
 longer than 
 
 early convenience 
 
 early consideration 
 
 early reply 
 
 rather than 
 
 read the second time 
 
 real estate 
 
 recross examination 
 redirect examination 
 
 right or wrong 
 respectfully yours 
 where do you reside 
 
 where there has been 
 wherever you go 
 
 had been done 
 had there been 
 half an hour 
 has it ever 
 has it ever been 
 have been there 
 has there been 
 here and there 
 hereinafter 
 herein mentioned 
 
 heretofore 
 
 herewith 
 
 hereby 
 
 140 
 
MISCELLANEOUS PHRASES. Continued. 
 
 ways and means 
 we are right 
 we believe 
 
 _ we may "be wrong 
 we have been 
 
 we regret 
 we shall have 
 week or ten days 
 
 week after week 
 well done 
 
 we are ready 
 we will do 
 we will have 
 
 we will place your 
 we will be obliged 
 
 year or two 
 years and years 
 
 years of age 
 years old 
 yes or no 
 
 yourselves 
 you are aware 
 you could not 
 you will not be 
 you shall have 
 you must be satisfied 
 
 you must know that 
 your favor received 
 yours at hand 
 your own 
 you believe 
 your honor 
 
 141 
 
PHRASE LETTERS. 
 
 1 
 Gentlemen: 
 
 I am in receipt of yours this morning in reference to the errors 
 and omissions in our bill of the 1st inst. In reply, would say 
 I will have the matter looked into at once, and at the same time 
 would request you to check your books from the enclosed state- 
 ment. I have again and again given our clerks instructions to 
 be careful to have bills checked back, but in the rush of business 
 this is sometimes overlooked. At all events, I will try in futup 1 
 and see that more care is exercised in these matters. 
 
 Yours very truly, [WO 
 
 2 
 Gentlemen : 
 
 I have to advise you that our business east and west has re- 
 cently improved to a great extent, and for the first time since w 
 have been established I find it impossible to manufacture goods 
 fast enough. At the time your last order came in we had more 
 than we could attend to, but with our improved facilities (which 
 will be completed in less than a month) we will be able to manu- 
 facture goods faster than any maker in our line, in our own or 
 any other country. Our customers will have no further cause of 
 
 complaint. 
 
 Very truly, [100 
 
 3 
 Gentlemen : 
 
 Referring to the remark you made in regard to the careless 
 way in some cases in which our goods are packed, I did not mean 
 to give offence. There was nothing further from my mind than 
 to offend you, but I felt that what was said was unjust, and to a 
 certain extent perhaps I forgot myself when I spoke. In order to 
 avoid having a similar misunderstanding at any future time, 
 please notify us when there is any evidence of carelessness in 
 packing, and we will send some one to examine the goods before 
 they are unpacked. 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 4 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 Your favor at hand, and I beg to acknowledge receipt of the 
 following: Bill of sale, bill of exchange, bUl of lading, bills re- 
 
 142 
 
PHRASE LETTERS. Contin ucd. 
 
 ceivable, bills payable, charter party of the " City of New York," 
 " City of Boston " and " State of New York." The invoice and 
 bill of lading of last shipment I found O. K. It may be as well 
 to state in reply to yours received yesterday morning, in relation 
 to the consignment forwarded last Monday morning, that I am 
 more and more convinced that we are right and you are wrong. 
 Kindly advise us in the matter. 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 " " t) 
 
 Gentlemen: 
 
 Yours received. Our quotation on the goods stated " free on 
 board here." I think there will be no difficulty about our being 
 able to convince you of this when you come here. You must know 
 that " free on board " and " free on board cars " mean the same 
 thing. The small package sent by express was marked " collect on 
 delivery"; for, while we put the goods in at the same price, we 
 could not afford to pay express charges, and trust you will, under 
 the circumstances, agree with me. Should you differ from us, 
 please advise us. 
 
 Yours very truly, [100 
 
 6 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 In reply to your letter of the 3d, we beg to state that under the 
 circumstances we cannot allow any more time on your contract, 
 and hope you will do all that you possibly can to finish the work 
 by Friday morning. 
 
 Replying to yours of yesterday's date, would say we cannot be 
 responsible for errors and omissions, and I am surprised that 
 you ask it. If you are v. tiling to send the goods by express, col- 
 lect on delivery, we shall take pleasure in receiving them, if not, 
 we shall be obliged to make other arrangements. 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 7 
 My dear Sir: 
 
 Kindly advise us when there is to be a change in shipping 
 goods from the city of New York. We shall be glad to know this 
 not later than Wednesday morning. At the same time, let iu> 
 
 143 
 
PHRASE LETTERS. Continued. 
 
 know about the goods ordered some weeks ago. I think there 
 will be some other orders ready to go out this week, and unless 
 we hear from you in the meantime shall have them filled else- 
 where. We hope to have this matter satisfactorily explained at 
 once, as it is not our wish to make any change. 
 
 Yours very truly, [100 
 
 8 
 My dear Mr. Brown: 
 
 I am in receipt of your favor of Tuesday morning in regard to 
 shipping by Erie Railroad. Of course, we understand that this 
 class of freight comes cheaper by water than by rail, but do not 
 consider it as safe, and I am sure there is much time lost in 
 transit, so, in our opinion, it would not be wise to do so. By the 
 way, if you think there is anything to be gained by ordering 
 goods in larger quantities, let us know. Let us hear from you 
 as soon as possible. 
 
 Yours very truly, [100 
 
 9 
 
 My dear Sir: 
 
 In reply to your letter of the 3d inst., would say that at first 
 I felt inclined to say, " Yes, sir," in answer to your question, 
 but now I say, "No, sir," for these reasons: First, because I was 
 not fully informed in the premises; in the second plaoe, they 
 sought to mislead me, and again, in the last place, where we did 
 business together they said what was not true about me; this 
 latter I know from your own lips, their statement to the contrary 
 notwithstanding. I trust this explanation will be satisfactory. 
 Very respectfully yours, [100 
 
 10 
 
 My dear Madam: 
 
 We are in receipt of your letter of the 8th, and shall be pleased 
 if you will let us know about the goods as early as possible, and 
 if there is anything we can do to help you out in the matter we 
 shall be very glad. 
 
 I am surprised that the Railroad Company should act this way, 
 and am sorry that the goods were not sent by express, which 
 
 144 
 
PHRASE LETTERS. Continued. 
 
 would have been more satisfactory. At any rate, the circum- 
 stances of the case do not warrant us in having more goods sent 
 by rail. 
 
 Very truly yours, [100 
 
 My dear Sir: 
 
 Next Thursday morning our Mr. White expects to be in your 
 city and will call upon you. He has been trying to go there for 
 a long time, but, in the first place, we could not allow him the 
 time, and, in the second place, his health was poor. Friday 
 morning he goes to Rochester. Saturday morning he proceeds to 
 Detroit, being due there Sunday morning. If there is anything 
 you can do to make it possible to travel with him, I shall be glad. 
 You would not be gone longer than a week. 
 
 Very truly yours, [100 
 
 12 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 In answer to your favor of the 4th, we beg to acknowledge 
 receipt of check for $50 enclosed therein. Sooner than compromise 
 with Bond & Co., I will hold out for a year if necessary. I did 
 not receive their proposition until a week ago. When there is 
 anything further done other than that of which I have advised 
 you I will notify you. At some time during the week I will go 
 into the matter with you. Since I have been in receipt of yours 
 under acknowledgment, I have received another letter from them. 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 13 
 My dear Sir: 
 
 In answer to your favor of the 2d inst, I beg to state that I 
 think there is no doubt about your receiving your goods by Satur- 
 day morning. When they are at hand let us know. 
 
 Let us hear from you with reference to the Shipley matter. 
 We have their letters here. Was there anything said in their last 
 to you about Shipley? At all events, let us proceed very carefully 
 with the case, for, according to their statement regarding the mat- 
 ter, they do not seem to know their own minds on the subject. 
 Very respectfully yours, [100 
 
 145 
 
PHRASE LETTERS. Conti,ni<-l. 
 
 14 
 Gentlemen: 
 
 V,"e are in receipt of yours in regard to the safe, and would say 
 that while we do not doubt it is better than the one we have, the 
 price you ask for it is greater than we think it is worth. We, 
 therefore, decline your offer. Was there not a mistake made in 
 your figure? 
 
 In reply to yours in response to mine of the 29th ult., I beg to 
 say that I am in receipt of the package of papers, and in con- 
 sideration of your promptness in forwarding same please accept 
 thanks and enclosed remittan e. 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 15 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 Replying to your favor of the 29th inst., with respect to the 
 Bader matter, I beg to advise delaying settlement. At one time I 
 thought more would have been gained had the case been settled 
 a month ago, because at that time Bader had money, but since 
 the receipt of your valued favor I think otherwise. 
 
 I am in receipt of yours of yesterday's date in reference to the 
 Oakley order, and will reply to same to-morrow. I think there 
 will be some other orders from Rogers & Co. the early part of 
 next week. 
 
 Yours very truly, [100 
 
 146 
 
SPEED LETTERS. 
 
 My dear Sir: 
 
 In reply to your esteemed favor of the 3d inst, I beg to say that 
 the papers referred to were placed in the box containing the 
 samples. The box was sent forward by express the day following 
 the mailing of the documents, which you acknowledge have been 
 received. The papers in question are very important and essen- 
 tial to form a complete chain of evidence against the accused 
 man. Should they not come to light, I will immediately take 
 steps to possess duplicate copies of them. 
 
 Trusting that this information will be satisfactory, I am, 
 
 Very respectfully yours, [100 
 
 2 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 About January 1st last, we billed to you the goods called for in 
 your letter of the 24th, and now find an error was made in stat- 
 ing that a number of the goods were to be sent forward at a 
 later date. Upon looking at your order we find that we sent you 
 several cases in excess. We therefore request that you check back 
 the goods when they reach you from the enclosed list, and if you 
 receive the articles specified in this list, destroy the first one and 
 use the one enclosed instead. 
 
 Yours very truly, [100 
 
 3 
 Gentlemen: 
 
 This letter will introduce to you my friend Mr. W. C. Trenton, 
 who visits your city in the interests of the above-named institute. 
 Mr. Trenton has extensive knowledge of the working methods 
 of the various colleges throughout the country, and this in itself 
 should secure for him your best attention. I trust you will place 
 at his disposal all the facilities at your command, so as to enable 
 him to accomplish his mission in your city. These objects he will 
 explain to you personally. 
 
 Thanking you in advance for the courtesy extended to Mr. 
 Trenton, Yours very truly, [100 
 
 4 
 Gentlemen: 
 
 Herewith we hand you a document which explains itself. 
 Three or four years ago we sent you the original of the enclosed 
 
 147 
 
SPEED LETTERS. Continued. 
 
 for publication, but you did not see fit to put it in print. Ws 
 now request jou to take the matter up, and through the columns 
 of your paper throw some light upon the theme discussed. No 
 threat or promise of mine will prevail with you. I therefore re- 
 quest that you will interest yourself in the matter, and through 
 the energetic force of your staff investigate the subject thor- 
 oughly and make public the result. 
 
 Very truly yours, [100 
 
 5 
 Gentlemen: 
 
 Since the receipt of your esteemed favor of the 4th inst., we 
 have seen Mr. Brown, and he says that your service of the sum- 
 mons escaped his memory. He can only account for this owing 
 to the pressure of business at the time. This, of course, does not 
 release him from culpability in the matter, but under the circum- 
 stances we trust you will interpose your good offices with the 
 Judge on his behalf. We leave this case in your hands and hope 
 you will pursue such a course as will secure for our client all 
 consideration possible. 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 My dear Sir: 
 
 We note your advertisement in to-day's Herald, and replying 
 to same would say that our paper is bound to reach the class of 
 readers you wish to have see your advertisement. We therefore 
 solicit your patronage, and by this mail send you a copy of the 
 paper. We also forward you our special advertising rates, which, 
 as you will see, are very low. We beg to say that the prices 
 quoted are the very best we can make to anyone, and would say 
 further that these figures will only prevail for a limited time. 
 Yours respectfully, [100 
 
 7 
 Gentlemen. 
 
 Please favor us with a prompt reply to the following request: 
 At what price and how soon can you deliver 35,000 cases Sperm 
 Oil? Make your price to include cartage f. o. b. Brooklyn, N. Y. 
 We supply the Navy Yard with this oil and have a contract for 
 
 148 
 
SPEED LETTERS. Continued. 
 
 the above quantity, all to be delivered within six weeks from date. 
 If your price is at all satisfactory, we will, no doubt, place an 
 order with you, as we know your brand is acceptable to the 
 government. 
 Awaiting the favor of a prompt reply, we are, 
 
 Yours very respectfully, [100 
 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 We trust ere this letter reaches you that you will have received 
 the goods called for in your last order, because the same were 
 shipped five days ago. 
 
 During the recent strike we took the precaution to forward our 
 goods by express, rather than take the risk of sending them 
 by freight, and the case containing yours was sent by Adams 
 Express Co., C. O. D. Should you not receive them within a rea- 
 sonable time, you had better inquire at the express office in your 
 city if they received them, and if not, advise us. 
 
 Yours respectfully, [100 
 
 9 
 Gentlemen: 
 
 Every few days we have to acknowledge receipt of the few dol- 
 lars which you remit. We consider this a poor way to do business. 
 Why do you not hold this money for a period of, say, two weeks, 
 and then send us remittance? The amount you would then have 
 to send would be worth forwarding. If you find that this method 
 favors indifference in any way, continue as you have been doing, 
 but we fail to see why you cannot do as we suggest. 
 
 Trusting that you may see the wisdom of our advice, we are, 
 Yours very truly, [100 
 
 10 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 We beg to acknowledge receipt of your valued favor of the 10th 
 inst, with samples of goods as requested. 
 
 Enclosed you will find our order for fall goods, and as we are 
 entirely out, we trust you will be able to send us a consignment 
 at an early date. Please do nothing about the black dress goods 
 until you hear further from us on the subject. We find that 
 
 145) 
 
SPEED LETTERS. Continued. 
 
 several cases of these goods had been left in our warehouse at 
 the end of last season, but up to the present time they had been 
 overlooked. 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 11 
 My dear Sir: 
 
 Your favor of the 25th inst. is at hand, and we would say in 
 reply that we will do all in our power to forward your orders, so 
 that they v/ill arrive in good time. In reference to your order for 
 extra size hinges for heavy doors, we will deliver same f. o. b.. 
 Boston, at our regular terms, but wish it distinctly understood 
 that on all future orders our price will be advanced 10 cents per 
 gross. It is absolutely necessary for us to make this advance, 
 as stock is advancing in price every day. 
 
 Very truly yours, [100 
 
 12 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 I herewith hand you form of contract to be entered into with 
 the Great Northern Railroad in regard to crossing and interlock- 
 ing. I endeavored to put the terms in as general language as I 
 could, but I think you will find the situation is covered, at least 
 it is so far as I understand it. I did not insert any clause with 
 reference to damage, as the joint interlocking contract with the 
 other parties does not contain one. and in this respect they will 
 be informed. You will observe that the contract is prepared in 
 duplicate. 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 13 
 My dear Mr. Lane: 
 
 We are forwarding you to-day samples of shade cords of every 
 quality of colored velvet for which you have given us orders dur- 
 ing the past three years. You can always depend upon our hav- 
 ing the shades represented by these cords in stock, although it 
 may sometimes happen that we will be out of the special shade. 
 when we must calculate upon a loss of about four days' time. 
 Generally, however, you may depend upon your order being rilled 
 promptly in any of the shades or qualities. 
 
 We hope to have your order. 
 
 Very truly yours, [100 
 
 150 
 
SPEED LETTERS. Continued. 
 
 14 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 In answer to your favor of the 7th of March, we take pleasure 
 in forwarding copy of contract referred to, which, in our estima- 
 tion, is fair to both you and ourselves; in fact, we believe you will 
 find our terms to your house in every way as liberal as the cir- 
 cumstances will permit. We do not wish to take advantage of 
 you in any way, and trust you will find the contract perfectly 
 satisfactory. At all events, please send us signed copy as soon as 
 possible and we will enter same at once on our books. 
 
 Yours very truly, [100 
 
 15 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 In reply to your favor of January 8th, we have to say we regret 
 that we cannot appoint you our agent as you desire, for the reason 
 that we have no authorized agents in this country, but prefer to 
 carry on our business direct from the agent's office in New York. 
 We are, however, willing to allow you a discount of 10 per cent, 
 on all orders received from you, and trust this will be sufficient 
 to enable you to do considerable business in our line. 
 
 Enclosed please find catalogue, which will give you all particu- 
 lars as requested. 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 16 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 In regard to your favor of the 20th, inquiring about 3-inch 
 spruce planks, we- have none in the yard at present time, but have 
 an invoice now on the road which should be here to-morrow. If 
 it arrives, we will load a car and send it forward at once as re- 
 quested. We note what you say respecting the condition of 
 ::les shipped last November. The rope which v/e used for 
 tyin:/; them seems to have been worthless, and we have received 
 a number of complaints about same. This, however, will not 
 occur again. 
 
 Tours very truly, [100 
 
 17 
 Gentlemen: 
 
 Your favors of the 16th and 17th inst. came duly to hand in 
 the absence of the writer, which explains the delay in our reply. 
 
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8WBED LETTERS. Continued. 
 
 We have entered orders Nos. 810 and 812, and the goods are now 
 in the hands of the shipping clerk and will go forward to-day by 
 Adams' Express. We must, however, decline to fill order No. 814 
 until we hare more satisfactory explanation concerning Heinz & 
 Co., as we do not think it would be wise to fill so large an order 
 to a strange house. 
 Awaiting your reply, we remain, 
 
 Very truly yours, [100 
 
 18 
 Gentlemen: 
 
 We are in receipt of your order, also your memorandum of the 
 19th, but cannot possibly tell from it on which order the memor- 
 andum is to apply, as you did not give us any information on 
 this point. We cannot, therefore, do anything in the matter until 
 we have instructions from you, and trust you will send them 
 immediately. We are glad to know that the new stock is satis- 
 factory, but cannot understand why same did not reach you before 
 the 18th, as it was shipped on the 10th. 
 
 Please let us hear from you at once. 
 
 Truly yours, [100 
 
 19 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 We have yours in regard to rates over the Empire Line, but do 
 not know how we are to make shipments if we do not send them 
 this way. Your orders were most positive for us to ship so that 
 the goods would reach you with the least possible delay, and this 
 is a case where the Empire was the only line available for rapid 
 delivery. However, we will do everything we can to obtain a 
 rebate, and in the future must request you to state explicitly over 
 what line the goods are to be sent. 
 
 Truly yours, [100 
 
 20 
 Gentlemen : 
 
 Your favor of the 18th reached us this morning, and is the first 
 intimation we have had that you sent us an order on the 6th 
 inst. Your former letter must have miscarried in the mail, and 
 will probably be returned to you later. We would say, however, 
 
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 that we are unable to execute your order at the same price as the 
 
 last, for the reason that steel has advanced materially. We have 
 
 named our lowest figure, 14 cents, and hope it may be satisfactory. 
 
 Kindly inform us at once whether we shall ship, and oblige, 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 21 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 Replying to your favor of the 19th inst., addressed to the presi- 
 dent of this company, I have to say that we do not desire to rent 
 our pier at 52d Street for any purpose whatever. It is a private 
 dock at the present time, and it is very important for us that 
 it be kept so. To open it to one firm, like yourselves, would 
 simply mean to allow others to use it. We do not desire, as stated 
 above, to make it a public dock. 
 
 Regretting our inability to comply with your request, we 
 remain, Respectfully yours, [100 
 
 22 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 I wish that you would make an appointment to meet me at the 
 Tenth Avenue power station at as early a date as may be con- 
 venient to you, as I wish to have you see the crack which we 
 have discovered in the frame of one engine on the low-pressuro 
 side. I do not know that it is at all dangerous, but I wish to 
 report the matter to you and get your opinion on it as soon as 
 possible. Please let me hear from you in the matter at the 
 earliest opportunity, and oblige, 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 90 
 
 Gentlemen: 
 
 We have again to request you to give immediate attention to 
 our recent orders. We have placed five orders with you during 
 the past month, but, as yet, the goods have not come to hand. 
 They are very much needed for immediate use, and our customers 
 are continually annoying us about it. How is it that you cannot 
 attend more promptly to the filling of our orders? If you cannot 
 do better for us than you have been doing lately, it will be neces- 
 sary for us to order our goods elsewhere. 
 Hoping to have a satisfactory explanation, 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
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SPEED LETTERS. Continued. 
 
 24 
 Gentlemen: 
 
 On the 20th inst. we ordered some sash cords and other goods 
 from you, but up to the present writing the same have not come 
 to hand. We find ourselves very much embarrassed through the 
 non-delivery of this order, and hope that you will use your best 
 efforts to make shipment of the goods upon receipt of this letter. 
 
 The hand drills sent forward by you came to hand to-day, and 
 upon inspection we find them all in excellent condition. Many 
 thanks for your prompt attention to our request in sending these 
 drills so quickly. 
 
 Youis very truly, [100 
 
 25 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 Constant complaints reach us of our cars being run in bunches, 
 it therefore becomes necessary to issue instructions to the effect 
 that cars must be kept a sufficient distance behind their followers. 
 To remedy this, and in case of a block of 10 or 15 minutes' dura- 
 tion you must try to get out extra cars to fill this gap until cars 
 get back to the depot. You must also see that cars are started 
 under regular headway, and not allow one car to run on two 
 minutes' headway and others on six or eight minutes' headway. 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 2G 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 We shall have the up track on Flatbush Avenue, between Fifth 
 and Sixth, completed with new steel rail by five o'clock this after- 
 noon, and will also have the old cobbles and dirt cleaned up on 
 this avenue. 
 
 On account of using the crossovers with a large number of 
 cars on Seventh Avenue, as well as our own, the work has been 
 very slow indeed, and I beg to ask if you will grant permission 
 to lay a side track while we are putting in new steel on the down 
 track between Fifth and Seventh Avenues. 
 
 Yours very respectfully, [100 
 
 27 
 My dear Sir: 
 
 I am in receipt of your favor of the 26th inst., and note that 
 you have traced the eight bars of Norway iron, and am very glad 
 
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 to know this, because I was beginning to feel that this shipment 
 was beyond our reach. The iron has not yet come to hand, how- 
 ever, but as you say you sent it to us yesterday afternoon, no 
 doubt we will receive it in the morning. 
 
 Thanking you very much for your energetic action in seeking 
 to have these goods reach us as soon as possible, I am, 
 
 Very truly yours, [100 
 
 28 
 My dear Sir: 
 
 We have your letter of the 5th inst., requesting return of bill 
 for correction, and are very glad to know that you are willing 
 to reduce the price from your original quotation. We consiJer 
 it very fair in you to do this, we having agreed to pay what was 
 originally quoted and were just about to remit a check for that 
 amount. If you will kindly send the bill back to us corrected, we 
 will return you our check for the corrected amount. 
 
 Thanking you for your kind consideration in this matter, we 
 remain, 
 
 Yours very truly, [100 
 
 29 
 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 The enclosed will interest you. I had already remitted $29.25 
 before receiving Mr. Wilson's letter. Since I took hold, I have 
 made the payments for coal delivered as I agreed. 
 
 I will try and take care of the old account, as I am caring for 
 all other accounts as far as possible. That is, by paying 10 per 
 cent, at intervals of four or six months. I should not call your 
 attention to this or trouble you about it were it not that I know 
 you are interested in everything relating to Mr. Wilson. 
 
 Yours very truly, [100 
 
 30 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 I am in receipt of your various cablegrams since our last writing, 
 which are hereby acknowledged. We enclose you copies of those 
 sent you since that date. We are pleased to learn that in your 
 estimation the cargo lying in hulks and lighters at Jamaica was 
 discharged with good dispatch. We are likewise pleased to notice 
 that the steamship Carabee, upon which vessel you sailed, has 
 
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 been dispatched through the ports of St. Thomas and Havana with 
 the promptness shown by the cablegram received stating that she 
 would return to New York about the 18th 
 
 Very truly yours, [100 
 
 31 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 Yours bearing date of June 8th to hand and contents noted. I 
 had hoped to pay you a visit during the early part of next August, 
 but matters are in such shape here at the present time that I do 
 not see how I can possibly manage to get away. The report for 
 the past six months will be ready about July 10th, and will be 
 sent you promptly. I wish you would examine it very carefully, 
 and if you can make any suggestion for future reports we would 
 be glad to have you do so. 
 
 Truly yours, [100 
 
 "9 
 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 Your telegram addressed to the General Manager of this Com- 
 pany under date of February 18th has been referred to me. I note 
 that you applied for a position on the S. S. Paris. This ship on 
 her arrival here will be laid up for repairs, and I know of no 
 vacancies likely to occur either on her or any of the other ships 
 of the line coming into port this month. However, should a 
 vacancy present itself, I will take pleasure in advising you of 
 same, when you may come on at once and fill it. 
 
 Yours very truly, [100 
 
 33 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 I am in receipt of your communication of yesterday's date, and 
 note with satisfaction that the S. S. Martha will go off the dry 
 dock Friday morninr. As soon as she lea es the dry dock, you 
 will please have her towed to the wharf of the Empire Warehouse 
 Company and deliver her to the man in charge there. You will 
 first, as I have stated, have her towed to the stores of the Empire 
 Warehouse Company, there to receive certain cargo, after which 
 you will have her taken alongside of Watson's pier and notify us 
 at once. 
 
 Truly yours, [100 
 
SPEED LETTERS. Continued. 
 
 Dear Captain: 
 
 This will serve to introduce Captain Cruz of the Chilian Navy, 
 who is about, to return to his own country by this line. Captain 
 Cruz is a warm friend of mine, and I desire to bring his case 
 particularly to your attention, so as to secure your courteous con- 
 sideration on the pasrage to his home, which will go so far toward 
 making the trip a pleasant one. By so doing you will confer a 
 favor r.pon me, which I will most gladly reciprocate at some 
 future time. 
 
 Thanking you in advance for this courtesy, I am, 
 
 Yours sincerely, [100 
 
 35 
 Gentlemen: 
 
 We are this day in receipt of a cablegram from Santos stating 
 that the lighters find hulks are free from freight. Compare this 
 with the statement received from your Santos Agency some time 
 ago that it would likely require months to accomplish what has 
 proved to take but two weeks. This shows to our minds that 
 there is great need for you, as the principal house on the coast 
 to investigate what is wrong at Santos, as certainly from this 
 there mvst l:o something. I have forwarded to Captain Baker 
 important documents under seal to your care. 
 
 Truly yours, [100 
 
 36 
 My dear Captain: 
 
 Will you kindly investigate the wine account of Miller & Strong 
 of the " City of Boston "? On the voyage I made with you, I 
 noticed that the steward turned in cards signed by myself between 
 New York and Havana, and stated " for ship's use," wine, etc., 
 to the amount of $34. I do not understand how this can be. 
 Please look into the matter, and let me know what this was for 
 and how much more of this same kind of signing was indulged in 
 between Havana and New York on the return voyage. 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 37 
 My dear Sir: 
 
 Our accountant has just drawn my attention to a change in the 
 statement that we have to file with the Insurance Department of 
 
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 your state in that this year it deals with the special dispositions 
 of other states. I enclose under this cover material that I should 
 like to have placed upon a card for use by agents of your state, 
 and would esteem it a favor if you could find the time to see the 
 Insurance Commissioner and learn if the material as prepared 
 would be acceptable to him. 
 Thanking you in advance, 
 
 Yours very truly, [100 
 
 38 
 My dear Sir: 
 
 Policy 16581: we notice that this policy is written in the name 
 of Julia Clare and other heirs of Robert Clare, deceased. From 
 this we fear that in the case of loss there would be some difficulty 
 in knowing just whom we would have to deal with, and we will 
 ask that you have a clause placed upon the policy stating that in 
 case of loss the adjustment shall be made with and loss payable to 
 Julia Clare, or any other party or parties whom the heirs may 
 select to represent them, in such case. 
 
 Truly yours, [100 
 
 39 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 Yours of the 4th received this morning. You advise us of some- 
 thing that we were quite ignorant of when you spoke of Suspen- 
 sion Bridge as being within your territory, for this office never 
 has considered it so and thought that you had not, as we do not 
 remember that you have ever shown by business in Suspension 
 Bridge, with one or two exceptions, that you had the responsibility 
 of caring for this locality as well as Niagara Falls. We are pre- 
 pared to make an agreement with you not to permit anyone to 
 write at Suspension Bridge. 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 Gentlemen: 
 
 We are in receipt of advices from our special agent, Mr. Lane, 
 recommending; your appointment as agent of the Society at West 
 Superior, Wisconsin, and I enclose you under this cover a memo- 
 randum of supplies sent you as such, with the request that you 
 will please, if upon examination it is found to be correct, sign and 
 
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SPEED LETTERS. Continued. 
 
 return it to us. I also enclose you another bond for execution, 
 the one sent to us not being signed individually as is necessary, 
 with the request that you have this executed at your convenience 
 and send it in to us. 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
 41 
 My dear Sir: 
 
 We have had no recent advices regarding the salmon that was 
 to be shipped for Gardner & Co. These gentlemen, no doubt, have 
 the bill of lading for the goods, and if you will notify us of the 
 name of the ship on which these goods "were placed we will then 
 he able to give you some definite information regarding them. 
 We are, however, to-day writing to San Francisco, and will call 
 the attention of the firm to the facts stated in your letter, and 
 upon receipt of their answer will advise you fully. 
 
 Yours truly, 100 
 
 42 
 My dear Sirs: 
 
 I shall "be in your city on the 28th inst, and would be glad to 
 see you at your office as early in the morning as convenient, as 
 I expect to be there only a short time. I ordered a couple of 
 sample blades forwarded to you a few days ago and want to find 
 out how they pleased you, and if not satisfactory to arrange for 
 something that will be all right. When I was in the foundry a 
 few days ago T I saw a six-inch blade and ordered one forwarded 
 to you. 
 
 Yours very truly, |100 
 
 43 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 Your telegram received and noted. We are losing no time re- 
 garding the matter referred to by you, and can only say if you 
 will wait patiently a little longer we may be able within the next 
 few days to send you some favorable news. Not a day passes 
 without a move being made in the right direction for your in- 
 terests. This is a matter, as you well know, of such delicacy that 
 it has to be handled very skilfully to be a success. 
 
 I, therefore, would suggest that you do nothing further yourself 
 regarding the matter. 
 
 Yours truly, [100 
 
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SPEED LETTERS. Continued. 
 
 44 
 Gentlemen: 
 
 I would say that my success in this city has not been all that 
 could be desired, but believe you will give me credit for doin:4 
 everything that could be done. The hard times interfered with 
 the sale of every class of goods, and in this section especially I 
 find every variety of business to be in the most unsatisfactory 
 condition. I could have taken orders for at least four times the 
 amount of the enclosed, but did not think it wise to do so, as 
 terms of payment would range from six months to a year. 
 
 Truly yours, [100 
 
 45 
 Dear Sir: 
 
 Enclosed we hand you a notice of foreclosure in the case of 
 Brown against Jones, which you will notice states that the prop- 
 erty in question is to be sold on Tuesday by auction. Of course, 
 the only measure for you to take will be to be present and bid it 
 in. We have been over the same very carefully, and should be 
 willing to bid about $40,000 for the entire plot with the building 
 complete, but should not be willing to offer more. You are at lib- 
 erty to bid for us up to the amount named. 
 
 Truly yours, [100 
 
 46 
 My dear Sir: 
 
 I am advised by our Master Mechanic that the suspension trucks 
 for passenger cars, which arrived at Rochester, do not conform in 
 any respect to the drawing, and have several other serious de- 
 fects. He further says the trucks are six inches too wide for the 
 axles, which will cause us serious delay, and as I am desirous of 
 getting these cars into the service at the earliest possible moment, 
 I have to request that you will please send your Mr. Harris to 
 Syracuse to examine the trucks and see what cc.n be done al:out 
 them. Yours respectfully [100 
 
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