The man was then very ill: he died in a few weeks, and the circumstances were without any exception the same as those which my friend had witnessed. This is one of those cases in which it is extremely difficult to ascertain the design of the appearance.
I should much like to know what conjecture you would form, as to the modus and end of such a singular incident.
Of the veracity of the narrator it was impossible for me to doubt. As this minister is still living I am not at liberty to mention his name.
Pray excuse the freedom of thus addressing you, and believe me to be
Madam, with every sentiment
of respect and esteem,
Yours, very truly,
Mrs. C. Crowe. R. I. O.
LETTER III.
Gloucestershire, June 21, 1854.
Madam,
As I find that another communication will not be unacceptable, I proceed to detail a few cases. My first relates to the minister, a part of whose history I have given you, and belongs to the class of prophetic dreams. When he had resolved to study for the ministry and through the influence of friends, had obtained admission to a Dissenting College; as the day affixed for his departure drew near, he was filled with anxiety, from the fact that he had not even money to pay his travelling expenses.