A report of my conversation in the library with Mr.Bruff appeared to me to be exactly what was wanted to answer this purpose--while, at the same time, it possessed the great moral advantage of rendering a sacrifice of sinful self-esteem essentially necessary on my part.

I have been obliged to acknowledge that my fallen nature got the better of me.

In making that humiliating confession, I get the better of my fallen nature.

The moral balance is restored; the spiritual atmosphere feels clear once more.

Dear friends, we may go on again..