"Many hard-working ministers of the Gospel have received pupils to
educate for hire. Why may not I, with more time at my command, reserve
the privilege of educating my own adopted son and daughter," he said,
and acting upon that thought, had fitted up a little school-room
adjoining his library, where, in the presence of Mrs. Morris, Miriam and
Paul pursued their studies, Mrs. Morris hearing such recitations as lay
within her province, and Mr. Willcoxen attending to the classical and
mathematical branches. Thus passed many months, and every month the
hearts of the children were knitted closer to each other and to their
guardian.
And Thurston Willcoxen "grew in favor, with God and man." His name
became the synonym for integrity, probity and philanthropy. He built a
church and a free-school, and supported both at his own expense. In the
third year after entering upon his inheritance, he was received into
holy orders; and two years after, he was elected pastor of his native
parish. Thus time went by, and brought at length the next eventful epoch
of our domestic history--that upon which Miriam completed her sixteenth
year.
CHAPTER XXX.
MIRIAM.
Six years had passed away. Thurston Willcoxen was the most beloved and
honored man, as well as the most distinguished clergyman of his day and
state.
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