Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1882 edition. Excerpt: ... CHAPTER XVIII. A Happy Home Picture.--" Brother Ellis."--The Message.--A Stormy Scene.--Attempt at Reconciliation.--Mrs. Parker's Visit.--Her Advice.--Christmas.--Sealed to Jesus Christ, -- Joining the Church.--"Brother Ellis" Again.--Interview with the President.--The Terrible News.--" One of Papa's Womeu."--Attempt to Escape.--Death. ITTLE dreaming of the storm that was brewing over her head, the days dragged slowly t, * along with Maggie, whose thoughts were xtMJ/ constantly occupied with the sad change %1# which had taken place in her husband since "** their arrival in Zion. He seemed to be gaining rapidly in the estimation of the Mormon dignitaries, and was constantly called upon to attend meetings and gatherings of the priesthood. She felt they were slowly, but surely, drifting apart. The little caresses so dear to woman's heart were now seldom bestowed, the many acts of gallantry and attention, as much a woman's due in married as in single life, were now seldom performed. Even when at times he appeared like his former self, she still felt there was some evil influence working upou him, to which he was gradually yielding. Looking from her window one morning, she saw that King Winter had dropped his snowy mantle over the valley, "While all were asleep and dreaming." The pure white flakes were still lazily drifting down from heaven, and her spirits rase and her heart 11 uttered with joy, when Harry, on awakening, talked of sleigh-rides and a big Christmas dinner, and went whistling and singing about the house as in the olden days. "The short winter day drew to a close. The little family gathered round the cheerful fire, Maggie busily sewing, Harry reading aloud, while Lilly sat on a low stool resting her head on her father's...
