Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers: Series II/Volume VIII/The Letters/Letter 19

To Gregory my friend.

I a letter from you the day before yesterday.&#160; It is shewn to be yours not so much by the handwriting as by the peculiar style.&#160; Much meaning is expressed in few words.&#160; I did not reply on the spot, because I was away from home, and the letter-carrier, after he had delivered the packet to one of my friends, went away.&#160; Now, however, I am able to address you through Peter, and at the same time both to return your greeting, and give you an opportunity for another letter.&#160; There is certainly no trouble in writing a laconic dispatch like those which reach me from you.