His kind letter arrived when her heart was heavy, and it gave her much relief. Hudson, complying with her request, helped her and she was able to go with "Beth's Promise". The account of Captian Morley's death is true. He Captain Harrison, the real person was a relative of hers and the injustice that led to his death is a fact. She makes use of the event to heighten the dramatic interest of the story. She depicts in the fictitious character of his widow the anguish of a soul who abandoned her Faith and feels that she had no right to the Sacraments she neglected but who has true repentance and final reconciliation. Beth is the daughter of this marriage and is brought up ignorant of the fact that she had not been a protestant all her life. Beth promised her mother not to marry men in either branch of the service as her mother wished to spare her the grievance she had when her father, brothers, and husband died for the flag. Beth fell in love with a naval officer, sacrificed her happiness to keep her promise, sought consolation in religion, and became a Catholic. Later Beth finds a note written by her mother before her death releasing her from this promise, and she marries the naval officer who is a Catholic. The Blessed Lady is honored throughout the story, She asks Hudson to select the paper for "Tangled Paths" and to send her a copy. The proposal to send her $100.00 was very generous and she would like to have a check by the 12th of Dec. By that time Hudson should have at least six chapters. She asks Hudson to pray for her success. Her daughter, Mrs. Eastman, is regaining her strength. Father Sorin astonishes her and she hopes he will return safely from his sea voyage. She hopes Hudson is recovered from his sprains and bruises and tells him to be careful of the malaria poison if he is not completely recovered. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 5pp. 8 vo