Later in April, 1897, comes a note introducing Mr. Edward Le Sage, son of the managing editor of the _Daily Telegraph_, who visited the United States as a representative of that paper. I am asked “to be as good as ever I can” to the gentleman. Then came a pleasant reminder in the form of wedding cards, with the following very pleasant epistle as a friendly accompaniment: * * * * * “31 BOLTON GARDENS, LONDON, S.W., “November 26, 1897. “MY DEAR MAJOR: “The enclosed card will tell you, what you probably have long ago heard, that I have married the gentle and faithful Japan lady whom you saw with us. We have settled down very quietly in this new and pleasant house and only wish that you and dear Mrs. Pond were here to have a chat sometimes. “I have had lately a nasty bout of rheumatism, or gout, or something, which makes me a prisoner to my room, but am slowly getting better. I trust you are all very well. It is not impossible you may see me again in the States, for my doctor tells me to take rest and travel. “Yours always affectionately, “EDWIN ARNOLD.” * * * * * This later letter I give explains itself, and refers to the pathetic physical condition which now afflicts Sir Edwin. * * * * * “31 BOLTON GARDENS, S. KENSINGTON, “LONDON, S.W., Jan. 2, 1898. “MY DEAR MAJOR: “Warmest thanks for your kind message, and most cordial returns of the same to you and yours! “Your charming invitation is of course attractive, but at present I am the victim of some strange weakness of the lower limbs, which the doctors say may prove chronic, and which prevents me standing long or walking much. This will oblige me, I fear, to go into the East for sunshine, just before Lent, and at present I do all my daily work by carriage and driving. But I will write again and give you a later report. “Kindest regards to Mrs. Pond and Bim, in which Lady Arnold joins. “Ever yours affectionately, “EDWIN ARNOLD.” * * * * * [Illustration: _COPYRIGHT--ELLIOTT & FRY--LONDON._ DR. JOHN WATSON (“IAN MACLAREN”)] The Rev. Dr. John Watson (“IAN MACLAREN”) made his first lecture tour in America between October 1 and December 16, 1896, and I think I saw more happy faces while accompanying him than any other man was ever privileged to see in the same length of time. During this period Dr. Watson had ninety-six as large audiences of men and women as could be crowded into the largest public halls in the principal cities of the United States and Canada. These great multitudes, with bated breath and outstretched necks, sat and listened to him with intermingled laughter and tears, like sunshine making the rain radiant.