I feel this minute that we shall all know each other better, and be more precious to each other for this very trouble." John looked at her through his tears.
"Dear Rose," he said, "you are an angel; and from my soul I congratulate the man that has got _you_.

He that has you would be rich, if he lost the whole world." "You are too good to me, all of you," said Rose.

"But now, John, about that bad news--let me break it to papa and mamma; I think I can do it best.

I know when they feel brightest in the day; and I don't want it to come on them suddenly: but I can put it in the very best way.

How fortunate that I am just engaged to Harry! Harry is a perfect prince in generosity.