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is felt much more. But then her cough must be cured, because the longer the delay the more difficult the cure. I've written to her the same, and I'm very anxious that it shall be done immediately - Then she will be happier if she is well. I received a letter from her last week, I, too, felt so sorry for her I did'nt know what to do - But I understood that she expected Ellen to return. Of course she cant be alone. And she must be oh! so lonesome without you - and still I dont wonder you feel the necessity of getting some means to meet your last years loses & expenses, though I'm sorry you are obliged to do it - But you know your strength is treacherous as well as Abby's, you mustnt venture too far. You must not for a moment think of the army - I dont know what to advise. I want you all should be well and happy - I feel my self, often like "a helpless child that knows not what to do" and I can only ask in prayer that My Heavenly Father would guide me through the dark Labyrinthian pathway, lest I stumble on the way - I will ask Him, as I often have, to guide, and direct, and bless, you and your family - And will you ask him to guide me? My dear brother, let us not be discouraged, in the language of Bayard Taylor {Though we may not understand, Still we see Our Father's hand!} {Though thy ways we cannot see All is best that comes from Thee.} {Bend our hearts in sweet submission Give content in each condition} God will guide us, Let us look to Him. God will bless us. Let us be ready to receive the blessing - Now I must bid you good-night I hope to hear from you and Abby often when you get home {yours affectionately sister Mary. written down the left hand side of page I am reading Bayard Taylors "Poets journal" now, have you seen it? I found a passage so often I want to repeat to someone - Give my love to Charlie - I am glad you two can be to gether I hope he is well and happy - good-night - Mary -