One object in relating actual experiences was that the reader might be
guided in the application of those principles of child-training which,
if merely stated in the abstract, might be hard to understand and
difficult of application. The principles herein stated are not mere
theories, but they have the commendation of having stood the test of
use. Two other objects of this simple story of home life are that the
thoughtful mother may get a view of the effects of certain extreme
environments on the child-life and, by observing the substantial results
accomplished by a praying mother, she may discover the secret of
success.

The incidents of this little home story are all true, even to minute
details, as far as memory serves one of the actors in this drama of home
life after the lapse of many years; but as most of the principal
characters are still living, the correct names have, for the most part,
been withheld. Should one of your children ask, "Mama, who was Bessie
Worthington?" you can truthfully answer, "She was a little girl who
lived in Michigan; and she and her papa and mama are still living."

If, by reading this little book, any mother shall see wherein she can
improve upon her past teaching, and thus be able to do more for the
spiritual and moral well-being of her children, the writer will feel
amply rewarded. May the blessing of God attend it as it goes forth.

Yours in Him,
Isabel C. Byrum.