Ch. 2: The Witch Hazel By Kristen S. Sandoz 2012 Let us start our story today by returning to Hazel and Pearl. They were both highly regarded among the Outcasters for not only their wisdom and understanding but also for the healing power of their voices. You can only imagine the intense and melodic sound that comes from one young and radiant voice and one old and, shall I say, well-worn voice. It is as if the two juxtaposed sounds stirred themselves together into a rich and nourishing formula. All who came and drank of this formula knew they found a fountain in which to renew their tired souls, weary hearts, and worn bodies. Of course, the content of the songs Hazel and Pearl sang were of only good, faithful and uplifting things and this helped the hearer in unexpected ways. One would come to listen to the two ladies sing because of the sound of their voices, but...