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Show 402 John Tanner and His Family The of woman was this ancestor of What was' her life and her social standing? What was her experience in life, and the perculiar phases through which she passed? What was her hearts history and at what age did she give us this memorial. To the first I will answer, it would be easier for others to say than for myself. I am a sincere believer of the cause which I have espoused, and an earnest worker in the kingdom. Weak in constitution, but strong in spirit, with more ambition than strength to carry out. A lively dis questions may arise, What kind ours, and how did she look? . which has been somewhat saddened by sickness and sorrow; Of medium height and slender build, my average weight being 110 lbs. Complexion, neither blond nor brunet, but fair skin with black eyes and hair. position As to my life, it has been a busy one: rearing my children and seek good in my humble way. I have always held a good social position wherever I have resided: not a leader of fashion, but one of refinement, loving the society of intelligent people. I have never been ing to do a little accustomed to luxury, but have lived comfortably, except through the general persecution of the Church. Cherished and protected by a kind companion, and the mother of a family of intelligent sons and daughters, my life has been comparatively happy, though somewhat saddened by the death of three of our eldest children. As to the heart's history, but little can be recorded. Life can alone reveal it, And death's cold hand will seal it. Hearts beat, suffer while as hearts have beat and will is given to man. mortality Mary Jane beat, and live and love and |
