Finding her "Picture's Message" in the Scholastic Annual gave her pleasure and she gives her thanks to the compiler. Bishop Spalding's Oration is beautiful. He possesses a charming style rare among Catholic writers. She cannot forgive him for being dismayed when he hears a woman use intellectual arguments. However she read the oration with delight and she tried to forget the bitterness. A manuscript is enclosed that was written for the Lamp some hours ago. She would like to see it reappear in the Ave Maria if suitable. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. :: X-2-e A.L.S. 3pp. 12 mo.