Edwin Stanton Porter

“ You will kindly acquaint your clients with the fact that personal animosity toward the squatters does not constitute legal authority for their eviction, and I shall work to every lawful measure to present this unjust act. ”

“ A few days later--Tess assures Teola she will care for the baby.
Tess takes an oath she will not divulge Teola's secret.
Tess has a close call.
Tess has two unwelcome visitors.
Returning from the hunt, Frederick cannot resist calling on Tess.
"Frederick, don't blame her too much. She's only a girl." ”

“ Deprived of their means of livelihood, Tess advises the squatters to poach.
Going poaching.
"Tess, do ye know ye'd be a dum pretty gal if ye'd keep clean!"
"Ye dirty brat!"
"Rescue the Perishin,
Care for the Dyin"--
This is all Tess knew of the hymn.
"If ye lives in the sky, Jesus, that cares for the dyin', take Daddy Skinner and Tessibel---- and Frederick!"
"Your prayer was good,
and God heard---
and cleanliness is next to Godliness!"
DEFORREST YOUNG
ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW
ITHACA N. Y.
June 1st
Away from town. ”