Mr. and Mrs. Hutton During her stay at New York, Helen met Mr. Lawrence Hutton and Mrs. Hutton at their home where she had a chance to peruse their library and read the beautiful sentiments and bright thoughts written by their friends. Helen admired Mr. Hutton for his power of bringing the best thoughts in everyone. Mrs. Hutton gradually became one of Helens truest friends who encouraged her during her moments of depression. It was at their house that Helen met many literary figures, such as Mr. William D. Howells, Mark Twain, Mr. Richard W. Gilder, Mr. Edmund C. Stedman, Mr. Charles Dudley Warner and Mr. John Burroughs. His generosity and sweet-nature was self-evident being a good friend in all sorts of weather. Mrs Hutton was a true and tried friend because much that Helen held to be sweet and precious was owed to her. She had often advised and helped Helen in her progress through college. Especially when Helen found her work particularly difficult and discouraging, she would write letters to Helen to mak her feel glad and brave. Mrs Hutton was one of those from whom one learned that one painful duty fulfilled made the next plainer and easier.