Augusta Huiell Seaman

“ Thou mayst not ever become a titled physician, that not being exactly a woman’s work, but at least thou shalt have all the understanding of one. Daughter, I trust that makes thee happy.” Jacqueline did not answer in words, but she put her arms about his neck, and laid her soft cheek against his own, and her father understood.
“And now let us call in Vrouw Voorhaas and Jan,” cried Gysbert, “and tell them the good news!” ”

“ Jacqueline and Gysbert could not but think of another scene in this same church only four months before,—but how different! There was no weeping now! All the new professors filed in and took their places in the chancel, looking very grand and imposing in their flowing robes and decorations.
“Look, look, Vrouw Voorhaas! there is father!” whispered Gysbert, pulling her sleeve. And the faithful woman, now quite recovered from her long illness, nodded and smiled approvingly. The impressive service continued, ending with the singing of the famous hymn,—“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God!” ”

“ No one rejoiced more over the wonderful victory than did the Prince of Orange. And to express his gratitude to the citizens for their enduring heroism during all the long weary months, he determined to present the city with a gift. ”

“ Gysbert’s eyes opened wide at this.
“But I would not permit it,” went on his father. “Thou art yet too young to take so prominent a part, and I did not think it best for thee. But to make up for this, I am going to allow thee, in addition to studying in the University, to take a course in art under the very finest master that can be procured. ”