After my removal into the convalescent ward, I had many more privileges than is generally granted to the insane; and much was done for my comfort and happiness. If I could have been happy away from my home and children, I should certainly have been while on this ward. They gave me a pleasant room, where I had a view of the lake and surrounding scenery, which was truly very beautiful. Fr0m my window I also had a view of the flower garden, which added much to the beauty of the place. The grounds were nicely laid out; a beautiful grove, with rustic seats interspersed here and there for the convenience of the patients. I could wander around here at my leisure, and felt quite at home, but troubled on account of being away from my children, not knowing who had charge of them; my mind was constantly harassed on this account. But notwithstanding all this, I gained so much in less than two months, that it was not thought best for me to remain there any longer; and the superintendent said to me: “Mrs. B , I have written to your husband to come f.-r you. We are surprised that he should send you here in the first place. It is not at all necessary for you to be in a place of this kind, and we shall expect your husband to come for you in a few days.”

I felt grateful, sincerely so, for these words of encouragement. But I know this kindly disposed and generous man knew nothing of the unpleasant circumstances which brought me there; and yet I did not know but my husband might repent and -come for me.