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"Did I tell you that Mattie Tubbs was to be ether a curious household, you will say; but I like to have those about ood, and as I happen to kno irls,' I did not hesitate to take her, even though Mark did ask if I intended bringing her into the parlor to help entertainfellow, and I see more and more how he kept up that dreadful Andersonville while so rateful enough to God for bringing him home?

"We stopped at Annapolis on our way here, and I shall never forget the pale, worn faces, or the great, sunken eyes which looked atwords of cheer to the sufferers, some of ere Mark's co up with joy as they recognized him and heard of his escape There are several nurses here, but no words of mine can tell what one of theerly they watch for her colances as heher hand with a clasp, as if they would keep her with them always Indeed, iance to her; but she answers all the sao, and cannot be recalled' Yon can guess who she is, Katy The soldiers call her an angel, but we know her as Marian"

There were great tear-blots upon that letter as Katy put it aside, and nestling close to Morris, laid her head upon his knee, where his hand could s and earnestly into the fire,how much they expressed, and how just a tribute they were to the noble woman whose life had been one constant sacrifice of self for another's good--"The soldiers call her an angel, but we know her as Marian"