You will probably be very angry at what I am going to say, but I feel it
is my duty to warn you against Mr. John Munting. Girls do not always
know how men go on behind their backs, and it is only right they should
be told by those who have had _unfortunate experience_ of these men’s
real character.
You may think that Mr. Munting is honourable, but he has been turned out
of this house on account of indecent behaviour, and your eyes ought to
be opened to his goings-on. You may believe me because I have the best
right to speak of what _I know_. I have no doubt he will tell you that
this is all false and try to pull the wool over your eyes, but I have
_proof_ of what I say, and if you should want further evidence you can
write to Mr. Harrison at this address, and he will tell you that every
word is true.
I am sending you this warning for your good, because you ought not to
marry a man like that; he is not fit to marry a decent woman. You are
young, and you do not know what the consequences may be of marrying a
man of depraved habits. This is one incident I can tell you about of my
own knowledge, but _there are others_, or why does he so often come in
late at night?
Do not tell him I have written to you, as it is not a pleasant thing to
have to do, and naturally I do not care to write or talk about it in
detail. But ask him why he was ordered out of the house, and do not
believe the excuses he makes, because everybody here knows the truth and
could tell it if necessary.
Now for your own sake pay attention to what I say and have no more to do
with that disgusting man. I know I shall get no thanks for doing my
duty, but in this world one must not expect gratitude. I have already
been deprived of my livelihood and made to suffer mental and financial
persecution on this man’s account. However, I bear no malice, and remain
Your sincere well-wisher,
AGATHA MILSOM