one month later
HORATIO: (Anna, Annie, Maggie Lee, Bessie, and Tanetta are lined up next to each other to hear what Horatio has to say to them) I know you must all be wondering why I called you here. I am aware how excited you all must be to go on the trip.
BESSIE: I am truly excited, Father!
ANNIE: A trip to England is one of the best trips in the whole wide world.
HORATIO: (smiles) You might be correct precious, Annie. Yet, I have some unfortunate news. (smile fades away)
ANNA: One day before the trip, Horatio?
HORATIO: Unfortunately. Today, I was informed of a mandatory meeting I must attend in regards to the property I lost due to the fire which devastated most of Chicago.
MAGGIE LEE: Please do not tell us that we are not going to the trip.
BESSIE: No! Father, please!
ANNIE: Is there some way you can attend this meeting after we come back from England? (the daughters still complain and Tanetta cries)
ANNA: Horatio, the girls were looking forward to this trip.
HORATIO: I am aware of that. Which is why I decided that I will stay and you will all go without me.
ANNA: Horatio, it was your idea for the entire family to go to England and hear Evangelist Moody preach.
ANNIE: Father, though I want to go. I wouldn't feel right leaving without you. (Maggie Lee and Bessie nod their heads in agreement)
HORATIO: (smiles) I do not want my business to hinder our plans for the trip. Though I will be here as you all embark on the trip, I promise to follow you all in a few weeks.
ANNA: Are you sure?
HORATIO: Yes. I do not want my precious family to be affected by this sudden news. These next few weeks will be short and we will be back together in no time.
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It Is Well With My Soul: The Horatio G. Spafford Story
No FicciónHoratio G. Spafford, loving husband and father. Successful lawyer in 1871 Chicago and he serves God to the best of his ability. One day, his whole life begins to crumble as he unexpectedly faces tremendous losses. Despite the tragedy, he knows that...
