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And we quite understand why she has chosen you , and why she stands firm , for we know the strength of her character . We would that you were a Catholic , but even so , we will not sit by and see her life ruined , and we have called to assure you that we shall use all our influence , every adroit argument , to bring our parents to a more reasonable frame of mind . They have already risen above the first natural impulse of selfishness , and would consent to the inevitable separation were you only a Catholic . I have also talked with the Governor -- we arrived at midnight -- and he flew into a terrible temper -- the poor man is already like a mad bull at bay -- but if my father yielded , he would -- on all points . This morning I shall ride over and talk with Father Abella , who , I fancy , needs only a little extra pressure -- you may be sure Concha has not been idle -- to yield ; and for more reasons than one . I shall enlist Father Uria and Father de la Cueva as well . They also have great influence with my parents , and as they return to San Jose in two days to prepare for the visit of the most estimable Dr. Langsdorff , there is no time to lose .