THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS.
One of the most touching letters wc have ever read was that penned by a heart-broken wife in London recently, who ended her earthly troubles by throwing herself into the Thames . “Dear William—When you read this I shall be no more. Do not think hard of me when I tell you I am going to throw myself off of Waterloo Bridge. Look after our little ‘Pop’ and ‘George’ (their two children). Tell Bessie I want her to look after them fop me. I was obliged to pay six shillings this week that I borrowed three weeks since. I have no hope of meeting the expenses ; and troubles are coming. (There would have been another little mouth to fill in a few weeks) I don’t know—perhaps it would be better that you should be without me, as it will set you free; there will be one the less. This is a cruel world. Cheer up, dear Will, you will get on better without me. There will he less trouble. God bless you. From your loving wife. ,P.S. —Have written to Bessie to come and help you. I should get out of the house if I were you, as one room will be sufficient for you. Give up drink and look after the litde ones.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2126, 15 January 1880, Page 3
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217THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2126, 15 January 1880, Page 3
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