I am not proud of my part in the affair, but Tom Taggart must never have the idol.

Remember that! I don't want him to have it! Neither do I want you to have it, or the money I leave, unless you can show that you forgive me.

As I have said, I don't take your word for it--you must prove it.
"I know you are coming home, and I wish I could live to see you.

But I know I won't.

Don't be too hard on me.