She had been very frail of late
years, but of course she was a great age, ninety-six.
"You will scarcely know Father Point when you return. An enterprising
merchant from Montreal has built a large summer hotel on the Point,
and hopes to attract crowds of visitors during the warm weather.
"Of course you have heard of the honor conferred on our Archbishop.
I went up to Quebec to attend the ceremony when they gave him his
Cardinal's hat, and he is soon to visit my humble parish, and I trust
will approve of our progress, both in things spiritual and temporal.
"Hoping to see you soon, and with every good wish for your safe voyage,
"Believe me, as ever,
"Your very sincere friend,
"Rene Bois-le-Duc,
"Cure of Father Point, Province of Quebec, Canada."
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"Dear M. Bois-le-Duc," repeated Marie, "I am glad he thinks so well of
me. The approval of one true friend like that is worth more than all the
applause I get night after night at the opera. He knows me for myself;
they only recognize my art and the pleasure it affords them.
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