Because political skies are dark and the times troubled, Andran asks McMaster to advice him whether he should raffle his painting now or not. He needs the money but friends have advised against it. He has seen the Freeman's Journal agent, Mr. G. H. Phelan, and thinks him bright and capable. He was not aware before that McMaster had a little boy. Priests and laymen will probably be put to sore trials very soon and so prayers are badly needed. :: I-2-b A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.