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the next year, when Mrs. Terrell, th? children and I
traveled in Switzerland. Our first stop was at Basle,
the "Gateway to Switzerland," where we spent awhile
sightseeing. Then Mr. Terrell joined us and we went
to Berne, and saw the world famous 'Pit of Bears,"
and also the "Apostles' Clock." From Berne we
went to Anterlarkin, a beautiful little city at the foot
of the Alps, with a lake on either side. I ere we
spent two months, and saw a great many wonderfully
beautiful sights. Mr. and Mrs. Terrell went everywhere,
climbed the Alps, and saw everything, while I
kept the children. I made many short trips with
them. While here I saw snow fall in August. When
we returned to Bussels Mr. and Mrs. Terrell resumed
their official and social duties. I had the care of the
children, and remained with them a year and a half
longer. Learning that Mr. Terrell was expecting to
be transfered to Russia I asked them to release me so
I could return home, as I had always entertained a
horror of Russia and could not bear to think of going
there. So I left my good friends and sailed for home,
making the long journey alone without any trouble,
except I was very sick as long as I was on the oces.n.
I was indeed glad to reach old Bandera county once
more, and remained here for sometime. Later I
went to Eagle Pass tocdo nursing, and made several
trips into Mexico, going to Monclova and Terreon.
On one of these trips I was in a railroad wreck, but
escaped unhurt.
I returned to Bandera county to take care of my
cattle, and follow ranching once more. When I
*moved up from Devine in 1876 I had two fine horse
'11ars which I traded for a cow and calf. I gave
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Hunter, J. Marvin. Pioneer history of Bandera County : seventy-five years of intrepid history, book, 1922; Bandera, Tex.. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth27720/m1/39/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Special Collections.