In the midst of her tears came the thought, "When people are in danger, they ask God to save them;" and, slipping down upon her knees, she said her prayer as she had never said it before, for when human help seems gone we turn to Him as naturally as lost children cry to their father, and feel sure that he will hear and answer them.

Elegance has a bad effect on my constitution.

It is my opinion that this day will never come to an end," said Prince, with a yawn that nearly rent him assunder.

A quick temper, sharp tongue, and restless spirit were always getting her into scrapes, and her life was a series of ups and downs, which were both comic and pathetic.

So she enjoyed herself heartily, and found, what isn't always the case, that her granted wish was all she had hoped.

Mine first --mine last-- mine even in the grave!

Dear me, if men and women would only trust, understand, and help one another as my children do, what a capital place the world would be!