The minister today preached about death and judgment, and what would become of those who behaved improperly - and somehow it scared me. He preached such an awful sermon I didn't think I should ever see you again until the Judgment Day. The subject of perdition seemed to please him somehow.

Portrait The world spreads out on either side no farther than the heart is wide.

The dearest ones of time, the strongest friends of the soul--BOOKS.

My life closed twice before its close

Tell all the Truth, but tell it slant/Success in Circuit lies.

The power to console is not within corporeal reach - though its attempt is precious.

I am out with lanterns, looking for myself.