EXTRACTS FROM CORRESPONDENCE.
By Mrs. G. A. Irwin
I RECEIVED the book, “Every Day Dishes,” and write to ask you to allow me to keep it two weeks longer, as I wish to study it further, and copy recipes. I am delighted with the result of vegetarian cooking. I am sure our table looks neater and more appetizing than when I used meat. I really believe I have saved my husband from an attack of sickness by this means. He doesn’t believe in a vegetarian diet, but as long as he seems to enjoy his food, and doesn’t demand me to cook meat, I am not going to do so. Last month our grocery bill was about fourteen dollars, besides milk and considerable garden produce, but I am sure it will be much less this month. I can not tell you what an inspiration and help your letter was to me. I had been having a peculiarly trying week, and was almost discouraged; but your letter helped me to submit myself to God’s will instead of trying to get him to remove the difficulties that seemed to stand in the way. I am so glad he did not change my circumstances then. This sister has learned the secret of victory. It is a great deal better to have strength given than to have the difficulties removed. The grace of God is sufficient for all our need; and the greater the trial, the more glorious will be the victory, and the more joyful the experience. MRS. G. A. IRWIN.