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Laura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two volumes, with portraits and other illustrations: volume 1, Chapter 3: Newport 1879-1882; aet. 60-63 (search)
day last week. My part was a short one, but I took great pains to make it as good as I could. Some points which I thought of on the spur of the moment added greatly to the fun of the impersonation. We had a fine house, and an enthusiastic reception. I had a floral tribute-only think of it!--a basket of beautiful roses ... September 18. Left Newport to attend Saratoga Convention, being appointed a delegate from the Channing Memorial Church, with its pastor, Reverend C. W. Wendte. November 8. Cousin Nancy Greene, my father's cousin, enters to-day upon her ninety-ninth year. I called to see her, going first to town to buy her some little gift.... Had a very interesting talk with her. She was nicely dressed in black, with a fresh cap and lilac ribbon, and a little silk handkerchief. For her this was quite an unusual toilette. I wished her a good year to come, but she said: Why should I want to live another year? I can do nothing. I suggested that she should dictate her remi
Laura E. Richards, Maud Howe, Florence Howe Hall, Julia Ward Howe, 1819-1910, in two volumes, with portraits and other illustrations: volume 1, Chapter 13: looking toward sunset 1903-1905; aet. 84-86 (search)
ave always agreed with me perfectly! Indeed, till the very latest years, her digestion had never failed her. It was in the eighties that she said to one of us, I have a singular sensation that I have never felt before. Do you think it might possibly be indigestion? She described it, and it was indigestion. We are reminded of a contemporary of hers who, being gently rebuked for giving rich food to a delicate grandchild, replied with lofty scorn, Stuff and nonsense Teach his stomach! November 8.... In late afternoon some visioning, i.e., lying down to rest and asking and answering questions in my mind:-- Question: Can anything exceed the delight of the first mutual understanding of two lovers? Answer: This has its sacredness and its place, but even better is the large affection which embraces things human and divine, God and man. Question: Are Saviour and Saints alive now? Answer: If you believe that God is just, they must be. They gave all for His truth: He owes th