Perhaps not,
for my hair has become prematurely white from sin and worry. Then again,
he may wear a beard, while my face is clean shaven. But no matter where
he is, what he does, or how he looks, I shall trust in you to do all
within your power to try and locate him, and deliver into his hands the
enclosed papers, which will be the means of restoring his possessions to
him.
"'If you are fortunate enough to find him, beg his forgiveness for me,
and say that the cause of all my wickedness was money, and a father who
taught me to love it. With a prayer to God for mercy, I shall expect to
go to heaven in spite of my sins, as I have faith in Jesus Christ, and,
hoping to meet you there, I bid you good-bye until then.
"'Sincerely yours,
"'EDWARD (JOHN) CONVERT.'"
"'Notwithstanding the dreadful contents of this letter, I felt like
crying with joy after reading it, as my mind once more became occupied
with thoughts of the splendid character whom I had so ardently loved,
but shamefully deserted in New York three months previously. I made up
my mind to return and ask his forgiveness, and then join him in his
praiseworthy labors of uplifting mankind. Oh! what happiness I
experienced during the next few days in anticipation of seeing him again
and hearing his manly voice. But alas, how little we know what sorrows
are in store for us! The steamer arrived at her wharf at ten o'clock
this morning, and a few minutes later. I was seated in a carriage
speeding along in the direction of the Waldoria Hotel.
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