We love all those dear ladies, because they have been so
kind to us, and have been willing that Miss Fiske and Miss Rice
should leave them, and come here for our sakes. Though they were
dear to you, we think that now they have come to us, your joy in
them is greater. We hope to hear of many of you carrying the leaves
of life to the dark corners of the earth.
"Dear Miss Tolman, you said, 'You love Miss Fiske, you must also
love Miss Rice.' Did you think that we would not love her? We love
them both, not only for leaving their friends to come to us, but
also because they are full of the love of our dear Redeemer.
"We have heard that you are going to India. We are glad, and love
you more for it, because the love of Christ constrains you to this,
and thus in spirit you come very near to our dear teachers. We
entreat Almighty God to be with you, and bring you in safety to the
place he appoints for you, that you may be a light among a dark
people. We hope that when there you will not forget us, but write us
about your work, and about the daughters of India, whether they love
you much or not. Tell your friends not to sorrow for you, but to
rejoice that they have a friend ready to go and teach those who know
not Christ.
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