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who was bereaved already by a faithless husband, to fight the battles of their country, however much they were needed for this.
Even in the most despotic period of European history the only son of a widow was exempt from conscription.
Then to lose them both in a single day!
Mrs. Lowell became the saint of Quincy Street, and none were so hardened or self-absorbed as not to do her reverence.
But now the terrible past was eclipsed by the joy and pride of victory.
The great heroic struggle was over; young men could look forward to the practice of peaceable professions, and old men had no longer to think of the exhausting drain upon their resources.
Fond mothers could now count upon the survival of their sons, and young wives no longer feared to become widows in a night.
Everywhere there was joy and exhilaration.
To many it was the happiest day they had ever known.
President Hill was seen holding a long and earnest conversation with Agassiz on the path towards his house.
The professors threw aside their contemplated work.
Every man went to drink a glass of wine with his best friend, and to discuss the fortunes of the republic.
The ball-players set off for the Delta, where Memorial Hall now stands, to organize a full match game; the billiard experts started a tournament on Mr. Lyon's new tables; and
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