Gleanings From Old Shaker Journals Compiled By Clara Endicott Sears
Gleanings From Old Shaker Journals Compiled By Clara Endicott Sears
Clara Endicott Sears
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These ruffians demanded, in very rough and abusive language, 'to see that old woman. ' Nathan inquired what they wanted of her. They answered, 'She is an old witch, and she shall not stay here. ' Nathan replied, ' She is a woman of God, and you shall not see her in such a manner. ' "On hearing the tumult, and perceiving that a mob had gathered, Mother wept and said: 'This comes sud- THE FINAL EXIT FROM HARVARD 143 den upon mc. What shall I do? I do not feel as though I could endure any more!" "...The mob threw clubs and stones at the house and threatened to break down the doors. Nathan boldly commanded them to desist, and threatened them with the penalty of the law if they attempted to break into his house. This seemed for a moment to check their rage. Nathan expostulated with them, and endeavored to show them the wickedness and folly of such conduct, and said: 'I have lived as a neighbor with you for a number of years in peace, but now, because I have joined the people of God according to my faith, and confessed my sins, as you ought to do, you come here and break into my house and abuse me and my family.
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