Chapter VII: From Mr John Dalgliesh to Mr Philip Mortimer, of Penge

Dear Sir--In reply to your letter of the 18th inst., I shall be happy to recommend your son, Reginald, for the vacant post in the firm of Messrs Van Nugget, Diomonde, and Mynes, African merchants. I have written them to that effect, and you will, doubtless, receive a communication from them shortly.--I am, my dear sir, yours faithfully, _J. Dalgliesh_