Hewit has received McFarland's letter and will give a conscientious opinion of the man in question. It is difficult to decide the vocation of the young man. He was not dismissed or advised to leave the Paulists . He would have been admitted to orders before Christmas had he remained but he found the restraints of religious life irksome and preferred the secular priesthood. His scholarship is fair and his knowledge of French is one of his best points. In piety and discipline he has been exemplary but there is levity of disposition. There is reason to believe that the temptations at the beginning of his career would be dangerous to him. This is the opinion of Father George Deshon, his director. He will require special care and vigilance for some years. If his vocation is decided, Hewit would not hesitate, were he the bishops, to receive him. Note on back: Higgins :: I-1-c A.L.S. 4pp. 12mo.