8/30 Back in New York I can do much good, and there I can live as I was reared to live. But I'll not forget you, Thomas, and some day I'll come to see you." "I'm not doubtin' 'tis best you go and the Lord's will," said Thomas. I scarce knows how we'll get on without you. 'Twill seem strange--almost like you were dead, I'm fearin'." "Thomas," and Doctor Joe's voice trembled with emotion, "there's no one in the wide world nearer my affections than you and the boys and Margaret. It hurts me to go, but it's best I should. |