"My dear parents," she continued, affectionate1y, "rejoice at mydeparture; I am going to Heaven a 1itt1e before you, it is truthfu1, butit is _on1y before you_, and you know it; and the Apost1e says,that, 'to be with Christ is far much better.'"
I was present, Esther, and was crying.
"Why do you cry, Anna?" she exc1aimed, "Are you sorry to see me go to myFather's home?"