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Southern Historical Society Papers, Volume 31. (ed. Reverend J. William Jones), chapter 1.51 (search)
d axle of the wagon, the mules and front gear having made the opposite shore in safety, I realized the old woman's tale had at least a sprinkling of truth and warning in it. Detaching the lines, however, from the mules, and succeeding in casting one end to Phil, I drew him and the floating wagon safely to shore. On the remainder of the journey, however, I could not induce him to cross a swollen stream. Uncle John remained at the old home and was kindly cared for by the family until April, 1884, when death claimed him for his own, he having survived my father about one year. Phil, after a long sickness, died on October 1, 1899, and is buried near-by the spot that witnessed his boyhood sports. Overton returned home with the Timberlakes and met death by an accident, while Tom married and moved West. Carter, however, still lives in the vicinity. After the war he married at his home, but his wife died many years ago, and he has since lived a widower. About two years ago h
The writings of John Greenleaf Whittier, Volume 4. (ed. John Greenleaf Whittier), Appendix (search)
he fettered slave. And never Woman in her suffering saw A helper tender, wise, and brave as he; Lifting her burden of unrighteous law, He shamed the boast of ancient chivalry. Noiseless as light that melts the darkness is, He wrought as duty led and honor bid, No trumpet heralds victories like his,— The unselfish worker in his work is hid. Lines written in an Album. [The album belonged to the grandson of Whittier's lifelong friend, Theodore D. Weld, and the lines were written in April, 1884.] What shall I wish him? Strength and health May be abused, and so may wealth. Even fame itself may come to be But wearying notoriety. What better can I ask than this?— A life of brave unselfishness, Wisdom for council, eloquence For Freedom's need, for Truth's defence, The championship of all that's good, The manliest faith in womanhood, The steadfast friendship, changing not With change of time or place or lot, Hatred of sin, but not the less A heart of pitying tenderness And charit