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And eager searched for knowledge new; 



But erst they thought of native shore, 



And longed to view their home once more. 



At length, in venturous spirit bold, 



Their purpose to their friends they told, 



To seek their lov'd land once again, 



By crossing on the frozen main. 



The trial made, the deed was done! 



A victory great, and nobly won! 



Three families assistance lent. 



Upon returning they were bent, 



Till finding this a better land. 



They settled on the barren strand; 



In mission schools were kindly taught, 



And daily grew in word and thought. 



Five years rolled by; consumption's claim 

 Was laid upon the mother's frame. 

 The father loved his youngest child. 

 And with her crossed the ocean wild; 

 With many mishaps, much fatigue. 

 They found a home in Winnipeg. 



Five years again had claimed their own; 

 The daughter now to woman grown. 

 Though but a little child for size, 

 Assayed a wond'rous enterprise — 

 To win from gen'rous strangers' hand, 

 By telling of her native land, 

 Her fortune, and to meet once more 



