But the room for amendment was provided. Mr. Haberton recovered very
slowly, and was warned always to use the utmost care. Mrs. Haberton,
when the worst of her husband's illness was over, showed signs of
collapse herself.
[Sidenote: A New Ministry]
Claudia gave herself up to a new ministry. Her mother no longer called
for Pinsett; Mr. Haberton found an admirable successor to his trained
nurse.
Claudia had found her place, and in gratitude to God resolved to give
the fullest obedience to the ancient precept: "If any have children . . .
let them learn first to show piety at home, and to requite their
parents."
[Sidenote: Women explorers have been the helpers of men, and spurred
them on towards their goals. Some such workers are here recalled.]
Famous Women Pioneers
BY
FRANK ELIAS
A great deal has been said and written about the men who, in times past,
opened up vast tracts of the unknown, and, by so doing, prepared new
homes for their countrymen from England. Park and Livingstone, Raleigh
and Flinders--the names of these and many more are remembered with
gratitude wherever the English tongue is spoken.
Less often perhaps do we remember that there have been not only
strong-willed and adventurous men but brave and enduring women who have
gone where scarcely any white folks went before them, and who, while
doing so, bore without complaint hardships no less severe than those
endured by male pioneers.
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