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To Gregory my friend. 1909<br />

Letter XIX. 1908<br />

I received a letter from you the day before yesterday. It is shewn to be yours not so<br />

much by the h<strong>and</strong>writing as by the peculiar style. Much meaning is expressed in few words.<br />

I did not reply on the spot, because I was away from home, <strong>and</strong> the letter-carrier, after he<br />

had delivered the packet to one of my friends, went away. Now, however, I am able to address<br />

you through Peter, <strong>and</strong> at the same time both to return your greeting, <strong>and</strong> give you an opportunity<br />

for another letter. <strong>The</strong>re is certainly no trouble in writing a laconic dispatch like<br />

those which reach me from you.<br />

1908 Placed by the Ben. Ed. shortly after Basil’s ordination as priest.<br />

1909 i.e.Gregory of Nazianzus, <strong>and</strong> so Letter xiv.<br />

To Gregory my friend.<br />

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