"Think of the tyranny of their priesthood; interfering with the liberty of the people in every possible way--claiming the right to dictate as to what they shall read, where they shall send their children to school, with whom they shall trade, where they shall live, or ordering them to break up their homes, make a forced sale of their property, and move into another state or territory at their own cost, or go on a mission." "Their wicked doctrine and practice of what they call blood atonement, too," sighed Grandma Elsie.
"And the bitter hatred they inculcate toward the people and government of these United States," added Zoe.

"Oh I am sure both love of country and desire for the advancement of Christ's cause and kingdom, should lead us to do all we can to rescue Utah from Mormonism.

Do you not think so, mamma ?" "I entirely agree with you, and am well satisfied with your choice," Grandma Elsie replied.
"Perhaps I shall choose for mine to go there too," said Rosie.

"But I believe I'll take a little more time to consider the claims of other causes." Walter closed his book and came to his mother's side.

"Am I to have a share in it, mamma ?" he asked.
"In selecting an object for me to give to?
Yes, my son." "A thousand dollars ?" "Yes." "Oh that's good! I think I'll adopt an Indian boy, clothe and educate him." "Adopt ?" laughed Rosie; "a boy of ten talking about adopting somebody else!" "Not to be a father to him, Rosie--except in the way of providing for him as fathers do for their children.