Remember, too, the anxious fears which were yours when Percy was about to enter into scenes of even stronger temptation than those which will surround his sister; and have they had foundation?
Has not the influence of his mother followed him there, and restrained him even at the moment of trial, and will not the influence of that mother do the same for Caroline ?" "Percy is, indeed, all my heart could wish," replied Mrs.Hamilton, still somewhat sadly; "but his disposition is different to that of Caroline's.

I know his confidence in me is such, and his affection so strong, that for my sake he would do more than those who but slightly know him would imagine.

When a son really loves his mother, it is a different, perhaps a more fervid, feeling than that ever known by a daughter.

He feels bound to protect, to cherish, and that very knowledge of power heightens his affections." "You do not doubt your daughters' love, my Emmeline?
must I accuse you of injustice too ?" "No, dearest Arthur, I do not doubt their love; for my Emmeline I do not tremble.

Her confidence I shall never lose; her affections, however I may be called upon to exert my authority, will never waver, and completely opposite as are the feelings with which she and Percy regard me, their love may be equally intense.