[Peg Woffington by Charles Reade]@TWC D-Link bookPeg Woffington CHAPTER XIII 98/99
All her bitterness was gone now, with its cause. Reader, it was with her as it is with many an autumn day; clouds darken the sun, rain and wind sweep over all--till day declines.
But then comes one heavenly hour, when all ill things seem spent.
There is no more wind, no more rain.
The great sun comes forth--not fiery bright indeed, but full of tranquil glory, and warms the sky with ruby waves, and the hearts of men with hope, as, parting with us for a little space, he glides slowly and peacefully to rest. So fared it with this humble, penitent, and now happy Christian. A part of her desire was given her.
She lived long enough to read a firm recantation of her former self, to show the world a great repentance, and to leave upon indelible record one more proof, what alone is true wisdom, and where alone true joys are to be found. She endured some physical pain, as all must who die in their prime.
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