Bruté expresses his sorrow at the news of the deaths of these two youths. Their death excites his envy rather than his sorrow, but he sorrows more for the diocese than for himself. The seminarians of his own share his grief and those in minor orders and tonsure will receive Communion the next day for them. To that bad news Father Jean Tessier has added another, the recall of Father Jean David, plunging the diocese in the worst sorrow in five years. It is proper that they have some sorrows after all the consolations they have experienced. He forgets his sorrows when he remembers the sorrows of Mt. St. Mary's. Bruté must adore the designs of God. If it is determined that the establishment will fall the will of God be done. The way of probation is the most sure as well as the way of the Divine Master. The more they sow in tears the more will they hope to reap in peace. Flaget starts out in a few days to visit for two or three months people he has never seen and who see a priest only once or twice a year. Father Charles Nerinckx will accompany him, though he counts on the prayers of Bruté and his young friends. He sends friendly greetings to Father John Dubois. He carries in his heart George Elder and the pious Grandchamp. Bruté should hasten to send the rules. David and Guy Ignatius Chabrat should write Bruté since they claim to love him. The parents of young Elder are well. Two daughters of Mr Browner are in the school of Nerinckx. A cousin of Elder of the same name, a Protestant, comes to him. He would like to write to Mr. Pasquiet. :: II-3-n A.L.S. French 3pp. 4to., 5