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me. Time alone will tell whether my old age will find me in the Gospel harness. Business? - Although the odds are against me I believe that by perseverance and industry, backed by a good education, I could rise above the clerk's desk. These are the four paths in some-one of which you will some day find me striving to reach its summit - success. I have placed it all at my Father's feet and in that silent but certain way I shall some day learn his bidding. At present all I can do is to give myself as broad an education as the University can give, and make a general preparation for my future sphere.

I am so glad to hear that at least something shall be done for papa. My prayers have not been in vain. Next I shall hear that you have won your suit. That happy event should follow our present good fortune.