He wishes to make known the unscrupulous business methods used by Brother Francis, an agent of the Ave Maria in Cassidy's region. First Cassidy provided Brother Francis with the names of his parishoners who would be most inclined to subscribe to the Ave Maria. Then because of Brother Francis' lack of time Cassidy not only agreed to solicit the subscriptions himself but he also paid for them in advance. However, in payment for his kindness and hospitality, Cassidy was disgusted to learn that Brother Francis in direct breach of their agreement had privately obtained subscriptions from all the prospective subscribers and accepted their advance payment without informing them of the previous arrangements with Cassidy. Since the excessive number of Ave Marias cannot be disposed of and are therefore useless, it is needless to say that the subscriptions should be discontinued. The Ave Maria may retain the advance payment he made as a donation since he regards the Ave Maria as utterly unaware and innocent of the smart trick employed by Brother Francis. :: X-2-d A.L.S. 3pp. 12mo.