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Rh with the city mission work of the Young Women's Christian Association in Estey, this devoted woman took her Bible and sought the habitations of the poor, the sick and the souls in sin and darkness. The city Sunday-school knew the power of her influence for Christ. When her last examination had been successfully passed and she was to be no more among the earnest workers of the University she was still remembered in the city and school. She, in 1883, decided, with the writer, upon Africa as the field of her life's work. To this choice she remained faithful, and in 1886, when Rev. Cartwright, of Liberia, came to this country seeking volunteers, this waiting daughter of Zion said to the Z. A. M. K. Church, "Here am I; send me." As she only answered thus the venerated missionary deemed it best to woo her and take her back to share his work. Accordingly they were married and sailed for Africa a few hours after the ceremony—July 10, 1887. After a voyage of thirty days' duration she set foot on the field beside her devoted husband and began on that day the work of saving souls in Africa. As in this country the church, the day-school, the Sunday-school and individual souls alike claim her efforts and prayers. Last year her husband returned to this country, but the faithful wife stood alone at their post and cried "Behold the Lamb!"

Often when he spent the night with his gun in hand as a protection to life and property, she felt undisturbed, for her heart was bold and brave, never faltering, never fearing never failing.