[Sowing and Reaping by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper]@TWC D-Link bookSowing and Reaping CHAPTER X 4/9
You know he is very set in his ways." "Mr.Clifford, I feel that my days are numbered and that my span of life will soon be done; but while I live I feel it my duty to cling to my demented husband, and to do all I can to turn him from the error of his ways.
But I do so wish that my poor children could have my mother's care, when I am gone.
If I were satisfied on that score, I would die content." "Do not talk of dying," said Belle taking the pale thin hand in hers. "You must try and live for your children's sake.
When you get strong I think I can find you some work among my friends.
There is Mrs.Roberts, she often gives out work and I think I will apply to her." "Mrs.James Roberts on St.James St.near 16th ?" "Yes! do you know her ?" "Yes," said Mrs.Gough closing her eyes wearily, "I know her and have worked for her." "I think she is an excellent woman, I remember one morning we were talking together on religious experience, and about women speaking in class and conference meetings.
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