“ Gillette's style of speaking that gives it charm; the elegance of her language, the richness of her imagery, the striking and original character of her illustrations are as refreshing as they are entertaining. ”

“ Mary's to take up the old obedience, whatever it had been. The only thing characteristic of her childhood was spontaneous sympathy for every living thing, and all her life it has made her the helper of the helpless and the friend "of such as are in bonds." In 1847 her father removed to Michigan, where she was married, and where she has lived many years. ”