Description | Jokingly thanks Olive for her congratulations on his birthday, referring to it as her congratulations on his being so old. Reflects on his old age and life, and the happiness brought by his family. Sends his compliments to a man of Olive's acquaintance, likely her future husband, wishing him longevity and the bliss experienced by Nevil himself and Olive's father, as well as the same to Olive herself. |