Gradually the charming circle of cultivated families which form our society will elevate her taste, and form her mind.
"Love is woman's inspiration, and love will lead her to all that is noble and good.

My dear sister, think not that any new ties are going to make you any less to me, or touch your place in my heart.

I have already spoken of you to Lillie, and she longs to know you.

You must be to her what you have always been to me,--guide, philosopher, and friend.
"I am sure I never felt better impulses, more humble, more thankful, more religious, than I do now.

That the happiness of this soft, gentle, fragile creature is to be henceforth in my hands is to me a solemn and inspiring thought.