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Show Chapter 6 ONE CRUCIAL YEAR Ellis's tenth anniversary tribute to Milford is addressed to him personally and is eloquent with praise. She also lovingly mentions her boys, then her sister wives. And again, there are other loved ones, who have gradually one by one become attached by sacred links to our little family band. Every thought of home and its sweet associations are interwoven with their dear names. My kind and noble sisters. I fear that selfish mortal souls are not capable of appreciating your intrinsic worth. But there is One who can understand and will reward...1 The next few days hold, in this sequence, weariness, recommitment, and an exciting offer to work at Boston Hospital for the summer. Ellis writes home for Milford's counsel on the matter, realizing that it will affect his plans to visit her. As she awaits his reply, she observes elaborate preparations for the nation's centennial celebration. Before long, she learns that the Boston Hospital assignment is for six months, and therefore has to rule it out. ...I don't think it best to go and miss the beginning of the winter term that I did not arrive here in time to attend last winter...I will confine myself to my text books this summer and with the valuable aid I know Milford will give me I think I will be able to make good progress.2 Ellis receives the "soul thrilling" tribute written to her by Milford on their anniversary; and she pens a little essay which delineates the differences between chaste, pure affection and the |
