_August_ 21, 1899.
MY DEAREST EVELINA,--Referring to our conversation this evening when
you consented to become my wife.
I beg to confirm the arrangement then made, and would suggest the
wedding should take place within the ensuing six months. No doubt you
will give the other necessary details your best consideration, and will
communicate your views to me in due course.
Trusting there is every happiness before us,