The despoilers of the remotest kingdoms of the earth refer their differences to this class of persons.
This the illiterate and inexperienced little dream of; and now if you will receive me as I am, with these deficiencies--with all my misguided opinions, I will give you my honor, sir, that I will never disgrace the Institution, or those who have placed you in this honorable station." The instructor, who had met with many disappointments, knew how to feel for a stranger who had been thus turned upon the charities of an unfeeling community.

He looked at him earnestly, and said: "Be of good cheer--look forward, sir, to the high destination you may attain.
Remember, the more elevated the mark at which you aim, the more sure, the more glorious, the more magnificent the prize." From wonder to wonder, his encouragement led the impatient listener.

A strange nature bloomed before him--giant streams promised him success--gardens of hidden treasures opened to his view.

All this, so vividly described, seemed to gain a new witchery from his glowing fancy.
It seems to me that this situation is new in romance.

I feel sure it has not been attempted before.