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Show 101 suffered greatly with "nothing to recompsense her, for her babe, her little boy, was claimed by death ere she saw him." Ellis finally hears from Milford that with business "finished up" he will head for home. Realizing, as only El H i s can, that all of life is a trade-off-advantage for advantage, disadvantage for disadvantage-she observes that she will not leave her father's home "without some regrets." Why-since she's been so ill there for so long a time? Here I have passed many calmly happy hours with my dear little boys and the companionship of books, here have I tasted the purest sweets of friendship. The generous deeds of kindness and little acts of love of my dear father and family shall never be forgotten.16 Let us look in on her preparations for the return to Salt Lake, and on the return itself: March 9th 1874 Arose at four. Crocheted a mat for my sister. Bathed myself and children. Ate breakfast-prepared for washing. As the wash-woman didn't come, I concluded to try and do it myself for I am so anxious to have everything clean to go home. I pray the Lord for strength to enable me to perform my duties. March 10th 1874 I felt remarkably well considering the work I did the day before. I did my ironing, and baking for our journey, had just finished packing and sat down to rest a moment when I heard Milford's voice outside. I was both surprised and rejoiced to see him. I didn't expect him until the next day, but I was so glad to see him. Mary was with him. March 11th Busy all day preparing to start for home on the morrow. March 12th Off for home-bright and early. Arrived at Salt Creek at eight o'clock, oh, so worn and weary. March 13th Resumed our journey which proved a very unpleasant one, the |