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DOMESTIC LIFE IN PALESTINE.
are going on a difficult journey, but you have no reason to fear any one, for you have no enemies. After a day or two you will reach my town—Arrabeh—and there you will find rest, and my wives and my children will welcome you, for they are still there. I have prepared to receive them here, and have sent for them several times, but they have not courage to travel, now that war has broken out. If you reach Arrabeh in safety, and they see you, perhaps their hearts will be made strong. God be with you and protect you! May you find rest at Arrabeh, and peace whithersoever you go!"
