Hudson's letter and water of Lourdes were received. She has read the substitution Hudson made in place of hers on the tradition of Judas Iscariot and Pontius Pilate and Hudson's version is no more authentic than the one she sent. She explains that Pilate may have sought refuge in Gaul, and he may have returned to Rome. The grave where it is said he is buried could be the grave of his son, as his children with their mother might have sought refuge in Gaul while he remained in Judea or Rome attending to his official duties. Switzerland claims him by naming Mt. Pilatus, over Lake Lucerne, in his honor as he supposedly lived in a cave on the side of the mountain and later drowned himself in the lake. Her tradition is probably the truest and it is a matter of history that he was recalled from Judea on charges of the Jews. However, Hudson's reason for not publishing her legend must be good. Although no arrangement has been made to that effect, Hudson has announced her as an occasional contributor for the coming year, but she is willing to furnish an American Catholic story. European romances are not well adapted to the young people of our country. Tales of daily living in our own land teaching children a lesson are better. An engagement to write for the Ave Maria is not asked but if Father Edward Sorin expects her to write, she is willing to occupy some of her time in the endeavor to do good for the young people of her country. American literature is just now becoming a fashion and the publishers of Boston, New York, and Philadelphia are printing novels by American authors which are popular. P.S. Mrs. Madeline Dalhgren has sent Hudson an account of the miracle. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 4pp. 8 vo