Sister St. Paul received McMaster's letter on Christmas and it was a very sorry day. She hopes he did not give way to his depression for the sake of Gertrude McMaster and Alphonsus McMaster . It is not natural for a young boy to be ready to die and he should be cheered up. Wherever he is he will help others and save his own soul too. His desire to go to sea is only natural too and is to be preferred to sitting in an office and keeping books. God knows what is best for Alphonsus and will watch him on sea as on the land. Gertrude enjoyed her visit. She will pray in her retreat that McMaster does not take it too hard. :: I-2-d A.L.S. 2pp. 12mo.