Lady Victoria Campbell

270 " ETHICA "
world man creates for himself will still be — like
himself ! The cure lies in turning one's " little
world " into a bit of the kingdom of God. Where
He rules, there is peace.
I hope the " clanswomen " appreciate your
fulfilment of the noblest of the duties of a chief-
tainess, by living among them to help them to
live better. Whether they do or not, I like better
to think of you there on an island of Argyll among
your own people, than (as you seem to hint)
missioning far afield among aliens of a foreign
tongue. No, I can't think that is for you.
You will be able, I trust, to repose your nerves
and collect your thoughts, and, above all, settle
your heart on the Divine will, which rises serene
above our tumultuous wills, and to which, if we
only embrace it, we should find it so good to submit
all our private and errant longings. What better
can I wish for you, than that the Divine Peace
should take you for comfort into itself for a space.
That you may forget all else in the strengthening
persuasion, that your Heavenly Father knows
and cares, and loves and provides, and is more
to you a thousandfold than earthly brother, or
father, or friend.
The thoughts and prayers of your friends will
go with you in your retreat, and hover near you !
And that is not unpleasant to think.
From " Professor Pax."
I am very sorry indeed, but not surprised, that