(countless people are getting aboard the Ville du Havre)
HORATIO: (with Anna who is holding Tanetta in her arms, Annie, Maggie Lee, and Bessie) I love you all so much.
ALL THE GIRLS: Love you too, Father!
ANNA: And I love you, my precious, Horatio. I shall let Pastor Weiss and Theophile know you send them your best wishes as well.
HORATIO: Thank you, Anna.
TANETTA: I will miss you, Father.
HORATIO: (smiles, then kisses Tanetta on the cheek) I will miss you too, precious, Tanetta.
ANNIE: I honestly wish you could join us, Father.
MAGGIE LEE: I agree.
BESSIE: Are you sure you do not want to miss the meeting and be with us?
HORATIO: I know I must leave you behind. Believe me, I would rather be with my family than attend the meeting. Please understand, I am attending this meeting for the future of this family. Do you understand?
ANNIE, MAGGIE LEE, and BESSIE: Yes, Father.
HORATIO: I hope you all do not depart without giving your father a hug. (Annie, Maggie Lee, and Bessie hug their father) I wish you all safe travels. (let's go of his children, holds Tanetta for a moment, then gives Tanetta back to Anna)
ANNA: I shall see you in a few more weeks.
HORATIO: Of course. (smiles, Horatio and his family walk away from each other for a moment, but they look back at each other and Horatio waves at his family, his family waves back, then they go their separate ways)
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It Is Well With My Soul: The Horatio G. Spafford Story
Non-FictionHoratio 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...
