Question

Hi, please, help me. I'm french.

Answer 1

Dearest Mother,

I hope this letter finds you well.

I would like to extend my apologies. I deeply regret the heartaches I have caused you. I am very sorry for making you suffer for my misdeeds. It grieves me that I am no longer there to assist you in taking care of our family. I hope and pray that the time will come when I will be able to see you again; you and my siblings.

I have finally arrived in Australia! After spending three grueling months at sea, I am here.

Our voyage was fraught with difficulties. Weather conditions were unpredictable. Sometimes, very hot; other times, very cold. We encountered bad storms. We endured hunger and sickness due to the shortage of food. A number of our companions died at sea. I felt very hopeless during those times; fearing that I, too, will die at sea. But, by the grace of God, I have survived.

Mother, I met someone here in Australia. Her name is Heather MacMaster. She is a very delightful girl. She gives me hope; the hope to live a prosperous life here. I love her, mother, and I want to marry her. I hope that there will come a day when we will see each other again, and I can introduce you to one another; the mother, who gave me life; and the woman, who makes my life worth living.

From feeling lost and hopeless, I am now very happy. I am looking forward to hearing from you and learning more about what is happening there in your side of the world.

Please write to me, mother. This is the only way I can reach you.

Your loving son,

Ben Winterhayes