In a word, the male and the female must be born for each other." "There are a great many vague notions afloat on this subject," said Mrs.De Lisle; "and a great deal of flippant talk.

If there are men and women born for each other, one thing is very certain, both need a great deal of alteration before they can unite perfectly; and the trial will, in most cases, not so fully prove this theory of quality in sexual creation as you might suppose.

'Behold, I was shapen in iniquity!' If this were not true of every one, there might be a little more hope for happiness in marriage.

Let us imagine the union of two persons, born with that original containing affinity of which you speak--and the existence of which I do not deny.

We will suppose that the man inherits from his ancestors certain evil and selfish qualities; and that the woman inherits from her ancestors certain evil and selfish qualities also.