Chapter V: Changes at Home

Leaving Pearl Street.--Fears for the Future.--Pecuniary
Means.--Business and Travel.--New York and Baltimore.--Mr.
Pickard's Displeasure.--Return to Boston.--Letters on
Providence and Bereavement.--Death of J. E. Abbot.--Living in
Dorchester.--Morbid Feelings.--Marriage of her Friend.--Her own
Trials.--Influence upon others.--Interesting Case.--Dr.
Channing's Absence and Return.--Death of her Father.