She realizes that McFarland is not accepting her note as an answer to his long letter. She is busy and when not busy in not often well enough to write. She made her profession four months ago. In November she had a visit from 3 sisters and a brother. She regrets that they are still not Catholics. She does not feel the joy this Christmas she felt back in Georgetown. She is pleased that he has an assistant. Father Joseph Balfe is their chaplain and Father Thaddeus Amat, C.M. is their confessor, provided by Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick . Conditions in their convent are more encourageing than they were. They pay $2,500 rent, too much. She has heard from Mrs. Binsse. She asks to hear from him. :: I-1-a A.L.S. 4pp. 8vo.