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I do not realize that one of the busiest and happiest of the train who once played there shall play there no more. “He shall return to his house no more, neither shall his place know him any more.” I think I have felt the healing touch of Jesus of Nazareth on the deep wound in my heart, for I have golden hours of calm when I say: “Even so, Father, for so it seemed good in thy sight.” So sure am I that the most generous love has ordered all, that I can now take pleasure to give this little proof of my unquestioning confidence in resigning one of my dearest comforts to Him. I feel very near the spirit land, and the words, “I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me,” are very sweet.

Oh, if God would give to you, my dear children, a view of the infinite beauty of Eternal Love,--if He would unite us in himself, then even on earth all tears might be wiped away.

Papa has preached twice to-day, and is preaching again to-night. He told me to be sure to write and send you his love. I hope his health is getting better. Mrs. Upham sends you her best love, and hopes you will make her a visit some time.

Good-by, my darlings. Come soon to your affectionate mother. H. B. S.

The winter of 1857 was passed quietly and uneventfully at Andover. In November Mrs. Stowe contributed to the Atlantic monthly a touching little allegory, The mourning veil.

In December, 1858, the first chapter of The minister's Wooing appeared in the same magazine. Simultaneously with this story was written “The Pearl of ”

Houghton, Mifflin and Company, The Riverside Press, Cambridge, 1889.

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