INTRODUCTION. 



In writing this little book, it has been our constant 

 aim to make it, as nearly as possible, an autobiogra- 

 phy, giving Miss Krarer's own thoughts and words, 

 avoiding some of the little errors, caused by her im- 

 perfect knowledge of English, which are thought by 

 some to add a certain charm to her conversation. 

 If, near the conclusion, I may seem to have departed 

 from this plan, it is only because she desired me to 

 attempt the expression of her thought in more elab- 

 orate language than she can herself, at present, make 

 use of. 



She is authority for the facts, from beginning to 

 end. 



Hoping that the story of her eventful life may be 

 as interesting to those who read, as it has alread}' 

 been to thousands who have heard it from her own 

 lips ; and witli the heartfelt wish that it may be the 

 means of enabling her to accomplish her cherished 

 purpose, I am glad to have this opportunity of as- 

 sisting in her work. 



Albert S. Post. 



