Letter 860. To the same

Vive > Jésus!

My very dear Daughter,—I cannot believe that the Bishop of Geneva will allow you to go to Valence, though I am rather afraid of some of dear Sister de Chatel’s acts of charity. If you see they are upset about it, say that you are ready to obey, and send this note to his Lordship, by which he will see what I think, namely, that it is not expedient to send you there and that you are needed to give some help to the young superiors, and that you ought to be left free to be employed in a place where I believe God wishes to be served by you.

We set out very early to-morrow morning, so you will have no more letters from me, at least not for a long time. You will, I think, have received my last letter to you? I should not like anyone to see it, for I wrote it under the influence of just and right indignation, and only for you.

Adieu, dearest daughter. You know how sincerely I am yours, etc.