God and good angels and good men and all good influences are working with us when we are working for the right.

And in this way, John, you may come to happiness; or, if you do not come to personal happiness, you may come to something higher and better.

You know that you think it nobler to be an honest man than a rich man; and I am sure that you will think it better to be a good man than to be a happy one.

Now, dear John, it is not I that say these things, I think; but it seems to me it is what our mother would say, if she should speak to you from where she is.

And then, dear brother, it will all be over soon, this life-battle; and the only thing is, to come out victorious." "Gracie, you are right," said John, rising up: "I see it myself.