agination; I feel that if I had no hope that you were a christian that I could not bear it, how many aching, broken hearts there are, and this suspense is terrible, but all we can do is to trust in a Father that doeth all things well, though we do not always feel that his ways are best; O! my dear Lyle while I write these I know not that you will ever see them, but I will strive to calm my fears and hope for the best, perhaps I will get a letter tomorrow, you see that hope is a very prominent feature in my character; well my husband I must close for this time so as to mail it today; I hope to hear from you soon and may our God keep you and shield your breast in the day of battle is the prayer of your Mary
