It was in June, 1860, they left their homes; and traveling northward, paid
a short visit to relatives and friends in Philadelphia; then took the
steamer for Europe.
A few weeks later found them cozily established in a handsome villa
overlooking the beautiful bay of Naples.
They formed but one family here as at the Oaks; each couple having their
own private suite of apartments, while all other rooms were used in common
and their meals taken together; an arrangement preferred by all; Mr.
Dinsmore and his daughter especially rejoicing in it, as giving them
almost as much of each other's society as before her marriage.
In this lovely spot they planned to remain for some months, perchance a
year; little dreaming that five years would roll their weary round ere
they should see home and dear native land again.
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIRST.
"He who loves not his country can love nothing."
--BYRON.
"There were sad hearts in a darken'd home,
When the brave had left their bower;
But the strength of prayer and sacrifice
Was with them in that hour."
--MRS. HEMANS.
The sea voyage had done much for the health of both ladies, and the soft
Italian air carried on the cure.
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