Yes, you told me about that sister's letter many years ago, and I never forgot it. In this novel a girl is in love with a Nagasaki Christian boy who has a great love for the Virgin Mary. You have stolen my lover. In the end she dies peacefully before a statue of Mary. But her prayer was one of struggle.
Hatred can always change to love.
With these words authentic prayer begins. So I was impressed by that sister's comments. If ever you meet her, tell her that Endo is terribly pleased with what she wrote and sends his gratitude.