I cherish it as evidence that, despite many and bitter troubles, my bride's short married life was not wholly unhappy.
By this time she had found out that we had left the surface, and began to remonstrate.
"Nay, I have seen all I care to see, my own.

I confess the justice of your claim, as the partner of my life, to be the partner of its paramount purpose.

You are more precious to me than all the discoveries of which I ever dreamed, and I will not for any purpose whatsoever expose you to real peril or serious pain.

But henceforth I will ask you to bear discomfort and inconvenience when the object is worth it, and to help me wherever your help can avail." "I can help you ?" "Much, and in many ways, my Eveena.

You will soon learn to understand what I wish to examine and the use of the instruments I employ; and then you will be the most useful of assistants, as you are the best and most welcome of companions." As I spoke a soft colour suffused her face, and her eyes brightened with a joy and contentment such as no promise of pleasure or indulgence could have inspired.