Even these contemptible efforts may be obstacles in the way of our righteous purpose, unless we are first in the field.

Penrose left Oxford last week.

I expect him here this morning, by my invitation.

When I have given him the necessary instructions, and have found the means of favorably introducing him to Romayne, I shall have the honor of forwarding a statement of our prospects so far." Having signed these lines, he addressed the letter to "The Reverend the Secretary, Society of Jesus, Rome." As he closed and sealed the envelope, a servant opened the door communicating with the hall, and announced: "Mr.Arthur Penrose.".