13,610
edits
Changes
From BrethrenPedia
→Meanwhile and Afterwards
==Meanwhile and Afterwards==
Meanwhile, during my absence, Shady Hill had been doing its best; the trees and shrubs had grown, the orchard had thrived, and the farm prospered. A new house had relegated the log cabin to the background, where it continued its usefulness. My father had purchased three lots on the main street of Sycamore, and after building houses on two of them, sold one and rented the other. The remaining lot had an old house on it, and was now our home; my brother having married and remaining on the farm. I felt quite at home in Sycamore, having been there several winters, at school.
After my marriage, my father built a new house, in which he and my mother lived for many years. Then he sold Shady Hill farm and started my brother anew on a farm in Ohio. He also sold the Sycamore home, and came to live with us, having bought for me the old homestead in Plainfield, [[New Jersey|N.J.]].
My father and mother considered our house their home, but traveled quite a little, visiting friends in the East and in the West. They spent three winters in California and the state of Washington. They went to the seashore, Ocean Grove, and boarded a little in New York City. They tried to enjoy themselves, and, I think, succeeded pretty well, considering the life to which they had been accustomed; but my mother missed her quiet home and daily routine.
They both died at 1215 Putnam Ave., and are buried in Hillside Cemetery. That my father regained all he had lost, and accomplished so much besides, was due to his unflagging industry, careful expenditure, and safe investment. I realize how many of my present comforts I owe to his careful provision. His excuse for working hard was always, "I am working for my children."
==Evanston==
==My Marriage==
