New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-06-07
PLUCKY WOMANS SUCCESS
MRS. vERPLANcK TELLS now "sEALED INsrRUC-
TIoNs' WAS WRITTEN.

MRS vRRPLANCK TELLS now "sEALRD INsTRUC-
TONS" WAS WRITTEN.
In one of the parlor coaches of the Pcnnsyl-
yania Railroad bound from Philadelphia to New York
one day early last week. sat lady who Judging by the
careful attention paid TO her by her companions, was
possessed OF than ordinary attractions. Sho wns
tall and slender in figure with expressive features OF
the blonde type; deep hazel eyes, broad intellectual
brow mouth rather large. aquline In converse
ton her manner viyacous, and she frequently
emphasized her meaning by expressive gestures OK
hibting the danticst pair OF hands imaginable.
There lines about her face which
seemed TO hint at character that had
known much OF trouble and strife but had not allowed
itself to become embttered thereby Tho lady Mrs
j. Campbell Verpanck, the author Of the last Madison
Square success "sealed Instructions" shc spoke OF
herself nodestly but canddly when pressed to do
81 have been invalid for three years" she re-
marked, "and although have travelled much both I'm
Europe and this country, journey OF this kind
has OF late been a rare experience with
me. What have dsne to improve my health
ago tried the salisbury diet, and have gained steadily
since. When undertake anything would rather de
than fail AIN stubborn and perseyering 10 remark
able extent, so my friends say. Why, II IL only
| should stick to II TIL had succeeded.
IL was born In Philadelphia. Ny father, from whom
get the Campbell IN my name was also Philaae
syvanin since the early wigwan days. My mother Was
everywhere recognized. II seems to ne that chill
dren having such parents and every possible advan-
| tage that education can give, ought TO strive
10 do something to make the world
better At the time father sent abroad by the
Government as Mniser to Sweden WAS about fourteen
years old and was then sent TO school Ia Paris where
remained several years. taking occasional vacations,
with friends travelling through Germany, Scotland
and other foreign lands. early developed taste for
society aud It's pleasures Drawing painting driving and
riding among my iayOrlte pastimcs had the best
masters and dabbed little In All SORTS OF encing and
far-leading studies When married litc wore indeed
roseate hue for My husbands tastes OF disposition
entirely conceded with mine. He was Verpanck, OF
New-YOrk. When stopping In PHILADELPHIA have been
In New-York. The yerplancks indeed
my husband lost his heslth We went to Colorado
to rest. Then, was deprived, Nv most mournful
manner OF my two children. Ny husband and both my
darlings taken from maat fell stroke IL WERE
This three years ago. and tnen IL my courage
and health gave away For time all hope Of my recoy-
cry was abandoned, but | told you, / de-
termined TO recover. aud with my usual perth
nacity I am making headway. I do not visit
nor receive my most Intimate friends, and this
business, as suppose must call paywrting, may XIII
yet unless moro fully obey the unsealed nstrue
lions OF my physician.
AS TO tho pay-when began Il had idea that IL
would be so kindly welcomed by the public was SO
fororn at that tine-shut up In my sick rooul could
read paint embroider. but could seriobe aud
Sealed Instructions Is tho result But Ifee that owe
almost everything pertaining my success TO MI
Palmer. lie is q colossus OF MANAGER aud works Ike
Trojan"