Journal 48, page 63

October 6, 1893

October 7, 1393

[entry written by Lady Henry, I think.] On the way to Southampton

I go my blessed one glad to serve as well as love. Keep a good heart; "Hearts are near tho "[.......... ] are far" and thy Cos will soon be back-all sails set to come to thee, only be careful of thytreasure & all will be well. God is our Home. Thy Cos-

[Following written by FEW] /Going to the steamer I said "You go for God &. Home & Every land" Her dark eyes twinkled & she said "For Conk & G. & H. & C.[?]" I said "Did I make thee go? [entry conintues in space for 10/3] -was I not anxious to go myself?"

She said "Certainly you were-I go first for the ransom of your presence (if you went, sick or well, they would not let you come back; & I go for the Cause & to meet my boy." We were a party of 9-tender words were between Cossie & me as we sped in the special to Southampton. The tears flowed over her cheeks as they sang "How firm a foundation" & God be with you. We went into her stateroom-Mrs. Yorke had bro't flowers-I wishedto see them placed but we were at once warned off the ship-C. threw her arms around me-we went-Bess & I down the ship's side-there we staid while the little engine took in the baggage-& saw the dear face & figure with tall young Alys Smith beside her & the other women-Emmett & [..]uff near by. Great ship-20 thousand horse power-

[entry continues in space for 10/9] 3 smoke stacks-3 spurs- American flag-a 2 million dollar ship and so huge. We staid in the rain-Hood's doings for I had promised to go away-till the great ship slowly rounded out to sea. And I had tears-& life seemed so changeful & pathetic-& I wished we were all of us "in the ether"-which we are already if we but know it. I thought of little Nan & her heroic spirit & behavior & thanked God who had given me two such inner heart comrades.

October 8, 1893

-Sunday-quiet-at Friday's Hill House, Haslemere-with Hannah, Robert, Logan & dear, mindful Bess.