"Fear about the emerald may have had something to do with it?
But how could I be angry with her?
Hiram acted without her knowledge, I suppose?
Yes, I knew it!--Ah; that dear, sweet face! If I could but see it once more.

The joy--of my eyes, and my companion at draughts! A faithful heart too; how she clung to her father! she was ready to sacrifice everything for him .-- And you, you, my old....

But no--no reproaches at such a time.

You, Mother--you, my Neforis, thanks, a thousand thanks for all your love and kindness.

What a mystical and magic bond is that of a Christian marriage like ours?
Mark that, Orion.
And you, Mother: I am anxious about this.