Of three short letters, in which Mr. Hope-Scott had told Dr. Newman of each sorrow as it came, I transcribe the last:—
J. R. Hope-Scott, Esq., Q.G. to the Very Rev. Dr. Newman.
14 Curzon St, London, W.:
Dec. 11, 1858.
Dear Father Newman,—My intention, for which you so kindly said mass, has been fulfilled, for it was, as well as I could form it, that God should deal with my child as would be most for His honour and its happiness, and this afternoon He has answered my prayer by calling little Walter to Himself.
I rely upon you to pray much for me. It may yet be that other sacrifices will be required, and I may need more strength; but what I chiefly fear is that I may not profit as I ought by that wonderful union of trial and consolation which God has of late vouchsafed me.
Yours very affectionately,
JAMES R. HOPE-SCOTT.
The Very Rev. Dr. Newman.
On his wife's death Mr. Hope-Scott had written the following letter to Mr.
Gladstone:—