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The Conversion of a Countess

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Mar 15, 1906

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 83, No. 11.

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The Conversion of a Countess

THE Countess of Essex some time ago visited for the first time an American slaughter-house. As a result she lost her appetite for flesh foods, and has eaten none since. Describing her visit, she stated:—
“I can't tell you how everything was stained deep with blood, how there arose from the drenched dark floors the peculiar odor of blood.
“As I was hurrying away, three beautiful lambs were led in by a man who had a long, shining knife. Filled with pity and indignation, I said:—
“‘How can you be so cruel as to put those innocent little lambs to death?’”
“‘Why, Madam,’ said the man, ‘you wouldn't eat them alive, would you?’”
— Selected.