Mrs. Jones,—Dear Madam: I am forty-two years of age, and have always been in the habit of indulging, more or less, in alcoholic stimulant, so that it became a second nature to me. I thought I could not get along without it, anyway. But, thank God, I have got all over wanting it. I believe in this great Truth, Christian Science. Since I have seen you, over five months ago, and was treated by you, I have not felt the least desire to return to the cup. I had left off months before, but never could get over that longing desire, but always had that hankering after something to drink. I have got all over that feeling now. I do not want it, can't see any pleasure in the use of it; also, I have left off the use of tobacco, don't care about it at all. I have gained in flesh thirty-four pounds, since I left off the use of rum and tobacco. How I do wish that all who use such stuff would let it alone! I believe that God, through you, has cured me of that dreadful sin. May God bless you in all of your undertakings.
I am respectfully,
Bryant's Pond.
