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tender messages to the absent one. She seemed to have done speaking. But while they were uncertain whether she yet breathed, she raised her eyes once more to her first born, and said faintly, "My son, follow peace with all men."

These were her last words. They listened attentively, but her voice was heard no more.

Edward Ludlow, was summoned to the funeral of his beloved mother. After she was committed to the dust, he remained a few days to, mingle his sympathies with his brother and sister. He knew how to comfort them, out of the scriptures, for therein was his hope, in all time of his tribulation.

Frank listened to all his admonitions,