that all may know how good God has been to us--I have no time to add
more than a few words.

The ship that is to take from us our two sons and our fair guest will
sail from this coast in a few hours, and by the close of the day three
who are dear to us will have gone from our midst. I can not put down
what I feel, or tell the grief of my poor wife.

I add these lines while the boat waits for my sons. May God grant them
health and strength for the trials they may have to pass through; may
they gain the love of those with whom they are now to dwell; and may
they keep free from taint the good name of the Swiss Family Robinson.

THE END.