My purpose in writing is to beg you to continue the good work that I have begun.

Compose this impetuous nature; restrain this fiery spirit.

Your gentle influence, Carmina, has a power of its own over those who love you--and who loves you like Teresa ?--of which perhaps you are not yourself aware.

Use your power discreetly; and, with the blessing of God and his Saints, I have no fear of the result.
"Write to me, my child, when Teresa arrives--and let me hear that you are happier, and better in health.

Tell me also, whether there is any speedy prospect of your marriage.