Her family had of late been exceedingly fluctuating. For many years of her life she had had two sons; but the crime and annihilation of Edward a few weeks ago, had robbed her of one; the similar annihilation of Robert had left her for a fortnight without any; and now, by the resurrection of Edward, she had one again.

Next to being married, a girl likes to be crossed in love a little now and then. It is something to think of, and gives her a sort of distinction among her companions

Incline us oh God! to think humbly of ourselves, to be severe only in the examination of our own conduct, to consider our fellow-creatures with kindness, and to judge of all they say and do with that charity which we would desire from them ourselves.

I do not think it worth while to wait for enjoyment until there is some real opportunity for it.

Our scars make us know that our past was for real

Yet there it was not love. It was a little fever of admiration; but it might, probably must, end in love with some

And sometimes I have kept my feelings to myself, because I could find no language to describe them in.