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What is this? Such an ardent, such a passionate supporter of ours, enjoying such love on our part and constantly devoted to us, you did not deign to even write to us for such a long time and allow yourself to remain completely silent for so long! What is the reason? Was it really after our departure that you threw us out of your head and became more indifferent to our love? Don't think; it is impossible to expect such a change from a person with such a warm and loving soul. Wasn't it illness that was holding you back? But illness cannot be an obstacle to sending a letter. Having stopped your silence, explain to us the reason for it, about which we are so perplexed, and quickly send us a letter with the good news about your health. You will give this the greatest pleasure and generally give us great consolation in our desert by sending letters of this kind. Do not be careless: if after this letter you continue to remain silent, then we will no longer excuse you and will attribute this to your extreme lack of gratitude. And I know that for you this is more bitter than any punishment. The paragraphs in the text were arranged by us. – Editorial staff of “ABC of Faith” Between 404 and 407. You might be interested in: