He sends the manuscript of the story which he thinks might suit the "Children's Department". He does not feel it any trouble to copy it; it is a pleasure to do so for the sake of the beautiful cause of the Ave Maria. He only hopes the story will be acceptable. It first appeared in 1850 in Mary Howitt's story book, but Greene does not think it need be acknowledged. Hudson can arrange it into chapters as he whishes. In reply to Hudson's "P.S.", Greene does not know why he is not a Catholic. What he has written for the Ave Maria he feels from his heart, and he feels the prayers to Mary that he requested have not been in vain. He cannot help honoring a magazine which honors the Mother of God so highly. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.