leave Ireland for a while. If I take active part at once I shall be
arrested again and sent for a longer sentence.

They have offered me the position of one of the speakers In a
campaign in America to raise funds for the "Cause." I must first see
the Chief in London. He sent a message, writing in the highest terms
of my work and expressing a wish to meet me. I wonder if it would be
possible to see you in London?

If I am sent to America it would speed my going to speak to you
again. If you feel that I ask too much, do not answer this and I
will understand.

Out of the fulness of my heart, from the depths of my soul, and with
the whole fervour of my being, I ask you to accept all the gratitude
of a heart filled to overflowing.

God bless and keep you.

Yours in homage and gratitude, FRANK OWEN O'CONNELL.

London, Nov. 19th, 18--

My dear Mr. O'Connell:

I am glad indeed to have your letter and to know you are free again.
I have often thought of your misery during all these months and
longed to do something to assuage it. It is only when a friend is in
need and all avenues of help are closed to him that a woman realises
how helpless she is.