Her final purposes were the result of slow, half-conscious growth.

Right, brave action produced right feeling, and there are few better moral tonics than developing health.

With richer, better blood came truer, higher, and more unselfish thoughts.

She found that she could not only live, but that vigorous, well-directed life is in itself enjoyment.

It was a pleasure to breathe the pure, balmy air, even when reclining in a carriage or a sail-boat, and as she gained strength sufficient for exercise, she soon became aware of the rich physical rewards that wait upon it.