While she used the language of hope to her
correspondents, she was fully aware of her danger, though not appalled by
it. It is true that there was much to attach her to life. She was happy
in her family; she was just beginning to feel confidence in her own
success; and, no doubt, the exercise of her great talents was an
enjoyment in itself. We may well believe that she would gladly have
lived longer; but she was enabled without dismay or complaint to prepare
for death. She was a humble, believing Christian. Her life had been
passed in the performance of home duties, and the cultivation of domestic
affections, without any self-seeking or craving after applause. She had
always sought, as it were by instinct, to promote the happiness of all
who came within her influence, and doubtless she had her reward in the
peace of mind which was granted her in her last days. Her sweetness of
temper never failed. She was ever considerate and grateful to those who
attended on her. At times, when she felt rather better, her playfulness
of spirit revived, and she amused them even in their sadness.
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