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A Letter from the Convent (Continued)
The traces of such an illness as his do not lightly die away. We should have written long ago, but we knew nothing of his friends, and there was nothing on him, nothing that anyone could understand. He came in the train from Klausenburg, and the guard was told by the station master there that he rushed into the station shouting for a ticket for home. Seeing from his violent demeanour that he was English, they gave him a ticket for the furthest station on the way thither that the train reached.
Be assured that he is well cared for. He has won all hearts by his sweetness and gentleness. He is truly getting on well, and I have no doubt will in a few weeks be himself. But be careful of him for safety's sake. There are, I pray God and St. Joseph and Ste. Mary, many, many, happy years for you both."
Traces: Small marks, signs, or evidence left behind showing that something existed or occurred.
Die away: To gradually decrease in strength or severity until disappearing completely.
Violent demeanour: Outer behavior or conduct that is wild, upset, or aggressive.
Thither: An old-fashioned or formal direction word meaning "to that place" or "in that direction."
Assured: Certain; guaranteed or made confident in a fact or statement.
Well cared for: Looked after attentively; provided with proper attention and comfort.
Won all hearts: Gained the affection, admiration, or fondness of everyone present.
Truly: In truth; genuinely or undoubtedly.
Be himself: To completely recover one's normal state of physical, mental, or emotional health.
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