"My mother and brother were good. But I shall never find them. I am come a long way--from abroad. I ran away; but I cannot tell you--I cannot speak of it. I thought I might find my mother again--God would guide me. But then I despaired. This morning when the light came, I felt as if one word kept sounding within me--Never! never! But now--I begin--to think--" her words were broken by rising sobs--"I am commanded to live--perhaps we are going to her."

"My mother and brother were good. But I shall never find them. I am come a long way - from abroad. I ran away; but I cannot speak of it. I thought I might find my mother again - God would guide me. But then I despaired. This morning I felt as if one word kept sounding within me - Never! never! But now - I begin - to think-" her words were broken by rising sobs - "I am commanded to live - perhaps we are going to her."
