You have great responsibilities resting upon you, my young friend.

I say it soberly, even solemnly.

Responsibilities which may not be disregarded without evil consequences to yourself and others.

You are young, clear-thoughted and resolute--have will, purpose and endurance.

You are married to a young man destined, I think, to make his mark in the world; but, as I have said before, a false education has given him erroneous ideas on this great and important subject.