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Show 116 gentlemen. Our subject was religion. I bore him a testimony of the truth of Mormon ism that from his words and actions I think he will not soon forget. He gave me his address and invited me to call upon him when I reached Philadelphia, his home.16 The following, packed with detail about her arrival in Philadelphia and enrollment in the women's medical college, is all we shall hear from Ellis for nearly two months. At about half past three o'clock on Monday morning the old whistle gave the signal of our arrival in the far famed city of Philadelphia. A crowd, a rush, extending of welcoming hands, friendly greetings, loving embraces. Some hurrying one way, some that-and soon all were gone-and I was left alone, where a policeman had told me to remain until he could show me to the waiting room. Oh, what strange sensations-to be alone in a strange City at such an hour. But I knew the kind Father of all would watch over and preserve me, and when once within that strange lonely room I sent forth prayers of thanksgiving for His kind protective care; and implored a continuation of His merciful love, that I might have his aid and blessing in the great work before me. And with a humble heart I besought His protective care over the darlings of my heart who seemed so far away from me. In one corner of the room was another woman asleep upon a bench. I wondered what circumstances brought her there? If she too was a stranger? I took my little satchel that had served me for a pillow for the last four nights, my shawl for a covering and tried to sleep but my brain was too much excited, my mind too active, to find repose-and as soon as day dawned I made my toilette and took the car for 1324-22nd Street where I expected to find Sister Pratt16 and obtain a boarding place. After a short ride I reached the place and made arrangements according to my satisfaction and received a kindly greeting from my friends. At nine o'clock we went to the college in order to see Professor Bodley before lecture hour which was at ten. I was very favorably impressed with this lady so kind, refined, and dignified. Here again I made satisfactory arrangements and received my matriculation ticket $5.00, professors tickets $45.00, and gave my note for $70.00 which I must send home and have endorsed. How strange everything seemed, for a time I felt almost bewildered- but soon my interest was awakened and I began to |
