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Gardner spent most of his leisure time, particularly during the day and evening, in his first wife's apartments with her and her children.

He was a very religious man, and always had family prayers before retiring at night, and all persons about the house were expected to join, at least formally, in this service.

The use of profane language was not allowed in or about the house.
Many of the higher church officers were entertained at Gardner's house and table, among whom were Brigham Young, George A.Smith, Heber C.
Kimble, George Taylor, and Parley P.Pratt, with all of whom I formed some acquaintance.

Brigham was a dignified, clever gentleman, not austere but kind and affable.

Kimble was also a nice, genteel, genial, redheaded gentleman.