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dians, Whe. iever an opportunity occurred. I often feel
astonished when I reflect upon what she has endured,
considering that she does not possess much physical
strength. I can truly say that she has willingly partaken
of the same cup that I have, although that cup has often
contained gall. Itrust, that I have not transgressed
the bounds of delicacy, in speaking of one who has
sacrificed so much in becoming the partner of an Indian
missionary. I will simply add, that Mr. and Mrs.
Howell, and their daughters Caroline and Elizabeth,
were then, and are now, members of the Methodist

Church.

In the spring which preceded my marriage, I was ,

appointed by my people at Rice Lake, to transact some
business for them at Toronto. I accordingly left Rice
Lake. and reached Toronto in April. Just before leav-
ing for Rice Lake, I called to see my cousin, Thomas
Kezhig, who was confined to his house by consumption.
VVhile on my journey homewards, between Toronto
and Port Hope, as I was sleeping on one of the sofas
of the steamboat, I had the following singular dream in
relation to my cousin above mentioned :-

I found myself in a path on a wide plain, which led
towards the south, between two cottages. I was im-
pressed with a belief that it was my duty to proceed to
the end of the road, which, from appearances, great
multitudes had walked over. On nearing the cottages,
I discovered a small gate, attended by a keeper. At
first, he refused me an entrance, but after much persua-
sion, be permitted me to pass, extorting from me a pro-
mise, to return as soon asI should reach a certain spot,