Dr. Elsie Inglis / by Lady Frances Balfour.

  • Balfour, Frances, Lady, 1858-1931.
Date:
[1918]
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Credit: Dr. Elsie Inglis / by Lady Frances Balfour. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CHAPTER II ELSIE MAUD INGLIS 1864-1917 ‘ Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord : and the fruit of the womb is His reward. As arrows are in the hand of the mighty man_, so are children of the youth. Happy is the man that hath his quiver full of them ; they shall not be ashamed^ but they shall speak with the enemies in the gate.’ Naini Tal^ Aug. 16^ 1864. ‘ My darling Amy,—Thank God, I am able to tell you that your dearest mother, and your little sister who was bom this morning are well. Aunt Ellen thinks that baby is very like your dearest mother, but I do not see the resemblance at present. I hope I may by and by. We could not forni a better wish for her, than that she may grow up like her dear mother in every respeet. Old Sona is quite delighted to have another baby to look after again. She took possession of her the moment she was bom, as she has done with all of you. The nurse says she is a very strong and healthy baby. I wish to tell you as early as possible the good news of God’s great mercy and goodness towards us in having brought your dearest mother safely through this trial.’ B