A New England father hoped...
A New England father hoped that he would have a family of sons who would grow up to become preachers. The first child, the second child and the third were sons who did eventually become ministers. The father was very proud of his sons, especially as they became quite influential in the spiritual life of the people of the New England area.
However, the fourth child to arrive was a girl, and the father had to change the name he had chosen from Harry to Harriet. He was disappointed that he would not be able to add another voice of spiritual influence to his family list.