MARTIN CONRAD TO THE AUTHOR

_Here are the Memoranda we have talked about. Do as you like with them.
Alter, amend, add to or take away from them, exactly as you think best.
They were written in the first instance for my own eye alone, and hence
they take much for granted which may need explanation before they can be
put to the more general uses you have designed for them. Make such
explanation in any way you consider suitable. It is my wish that in this
matter your judgment should be accepted as mine. The deep feeling you
could not conceal when I told you the story of my dear one's life gives
me confidence in your discretion.

Whatever the immediate effect may be, I feel that in the end I shall be
justified--fully justified--in allowing the public to look for a little
while into the sacred confessional of my darling's stainless heart.

I heard her voice again to-day. She was right--love is immortal. God
bless her! My ever lovely and beloved one!_




CONTENTS

THE NARRATIVE OF MARY O'NEILL

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FIRST PART: MY GIRLHOOD 1
SECOND PART: MY MARRIAGE 97