This touching memoir by Elizabeth Ritchie recounts the life and impact of her close friend Mary Napier Lincolne. A woman of exceptional talent and spirit, Lincolne overcame adversity to become a prominent philanthropist, lending her support to a range of charitable causes. Ritchie's loving tribute is an inspiring account of one woman's resilience and generosity in the face of life's challenges.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.