Ryder describes Hudson as one who is always his friend. The way to Heaven is hard; God doesn't make it easy but the Devil tries to make people comfortable. Ryder's agony is terrible when he thinks of his wife and child. A few lines by Mr. Samuel H. Derby are written and submitted to the Ave Maria. Promises are difficult to keep if one does not have the will to keep them, so Ryder will not promise Hudson that he will retrain from drinking whiskey, but he will ask God to give him strength to resist the temptation. :: X-2-l A.L.S. 4pp. 4to.