The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1888-02-14
In Memorial,


AGAIN has death entered the circle of Aunt
Susie's dear little ones and takeW away two
sweet little girls that were real sunbeams in
the hearts and homes of the now desolate
parents. Matte Sue Steele, Pioneer, Mon,
and Lady Carrie Maxwell, Whitesville n. c.
There is bond Of love and sympathy that
untes every mothers heart, and many who
J read of the sorrow of these parents can and
WILL feel for them in their affection. Very
Y dear were these little girls to our children's
circle, and their letters will be sadly missed
A year ago little Matte Sue Steele sent q
Chinese New Years card with her love, asking
THAT it might be placed in my scrap book and
lit there occupies a prominent place. Last fall
#hersef and sister sent contribution, asking
What their names might be placed in my Bible,
#Uhe only names from Montana) and they were
#placed there Matte Sues will now, ever be a
sweet memorial Of the dear child From the
breaking heart OF a loving mother comes to me
4from that far Off home these words, Our
youngest child, the pet of the family, is dead"
who bat mother who has passed through like
sorrow can fathom the agony of woe expressed
Din these two little words-"is dead'-it means
No much only those who have suffered can
know. This dear child was the youngest of
&three children, bright, sensible and loving:
sweet face that attracted all who knew her.
zAnd who had that blessed gift ofnot only being
happy herself but making all around her
happy. Alas! this lovely flower has faded
Senly for a time tits true, transplanted to
Rnother garden, twill bloom and live with re-
newed brightness, never again to fade and die;
s3he sweetness of the life now closed still re-
mans, as does the fragrance of the crushed
1ower and may its perfume ever linger as
.tweet comfort in the hearts of her loved ones.
"a Lady Carrie Maxwell, was the only daughter
ri four children, and sketch OF this lovely
Elid can but prove interesting. A friend
writing to mo says: "She was one of your
most devoted little nieces, and one of the most
Remarkable children L ever saw. An invalid
bonn her birth, living to be twelve years old;
lfhe never grew to be over the size OF an infant,
but in her bodily afflicton her mind shown all
Die more brightly. She could crawl easily
about the room, but was always carried to and
1rom school by her brothers in a little carriage.
She took delight in being at the head Of her
elasses and could never be disuaded from at
BENDING school, even in bad weather. For q
wear or more her interest in THE CONSTITUTION,
Ind especially Aunt Susie, was deep; and
when the paper was received she would allow
NO one to read it to her, but taking it in her
Running little fingers read it all herself. This
little sufferers life was all sunshine, never a
nnurmur over her affection: sweet smile al
ways lit ker countenanec, and her mothers
name for her was a comforter. She was
constant in her attendance at church, and was
q pet with all who knew her." This dear
child wrote to the chiidrens column last sum-
her and received many letters in reply from
her companions. These letters were kept I'M
81 her death, neatly put away in box. And
10 in another home the "comforter'' has gone
Forth, never more to bless the aching hearts
left behind eyes looking through mist of
Hears will tenderly gaze upon the little car
aiage" that conveyed the suffering body ''to
hnd fro and the 'high chair where she sat
And repeated Bible verses, tho vacant now,
will ever recall the precious presence Of the
afflicted little one who has gone to dwellwhe
1.-THE weary are at rest" Look up weeping
parents your OWL little ''comforters" may have
left you, but ''let not your hearts be troubled"
accept the comforter the Father sends, who
SRlone can give you that peace the world cannot
NgiYe or take away. AUNT SUSIE.