And now, again, after the lapse of five years, I present you with a
continuation of my simple history. I have drank bitterly of the cup of
sorrow, since my marriage; but I cannot here speak of the trials that
have fallen to my lot. I am a member of the Baptist Church, and my home
at present is in Ann Arbor, with my mother, who is still spared to me.
She is my good, faithful--my _only_ friend; and were it not for her I
know not what would become of me and my little helpless children. She
has charge of them while I do what I can to support myself and them.
Please do not regard me with coldness and distrust. As truly as I hope
for the protection and blessing of my Heavenly Father, I have always
striven to do right in his sight, and to be worthy of the love and
respect of my fellow beings. I have a little son, also a mute, and two
darling little girls who can see and hear; and all who will aid me to
secure a comfortable living for them, will make the burden lighter for
the afflicted mother.