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Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 2., Lydia Maria Child. (search)
me quote a little from that admirable biography, Mrs. Leslie's Recollections of my Mother: Mrs. Lyman had the greatest affection for David Lee Child and his gifted wife. But she was often much try to his dear, devoted wife, whom he loved sincerely and fully believed he would make rich. Mrs. Lyman once asked Mrs. Child what her husband was busy at then; to which Mrs. Child replied that he was carting stones for the new railroad. Indeed, said Mrs. Lyman; well, how much do you suppose your husband loses on every load of stone that he carts? Mrs. Child answered cheerily, As nearly as I can compute it, Mrs. Lyman, he must lose about ten cents on every load. Oh—well now, said Mrs. Lyman, if he has got hold of anything by which he loses only ten cents a load, do encourage him in it! Mrs. Lyman, if he has got hold of anything by which he loses only ten cents a load, do encourage him in it! Mrs. Child's ready sense of humor probably prevented a very natural resentment at her friend's brusque wit, for her only reply was an amused smile. The intention to live in the shanty on the far