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ELSIE'S WIDOWHOOD

ELSIE'S
WIDOWHOOD


A SEQUEL TO
"ELSIE'S CHILDREN"

BY
MARTHA FINLEY

NEW YORK
DODD, MEAD AND COMPANY
Publishers

Copyright, 1880, by Dodd, Mead & Company.

PREFACE.

It was not in my heart to give to my favorite child, Elsie, the sorrowsof Widowhood. But the public made the title and demanded the book; andthe public, I am told, is autocratic. So what could I do but write thestory and try to show how the love of Christ in the heart can make lifehappy even under sore bereavement? The apostle says, "I am filled withcomfort, I am exceeding joyful in all our tribulation;" and sincetrouble, trial and affliction are the lot of all in this world of sinand sorrow, what greater kindness could I do you, dear reader, than toshow you where to go for relief and consolation? That this little bookmay teach the sweet lesson to many a tried and burdened soul, is theearnest prayer of your friend,

The Author.

CONTENTS.