And you know I had nothing else to do.

One can do a great deal in two years with sufficient motive and steady effort toward a few points." "What was your motive, Madge ?" A slow, deep color stole into her face, but she looked unflinchingly into his eyes as she asked, "Was not the hope of being what I am to-day, compared with what I was, sufficient motive ?" "Yes," he replied, thoughtfully, "it was; but it appears strange to me that more girls do not show your sense.

Nine-tenths of the pallid creatures that I see continue half alive through their own fault." "If they knew the pleasure of being thoroughly alive," said Madge, "they wouldn't dawdle another hour.

I believe that I might have regained health long before if I had set about it." "Well, Madge, as your guardian I wish to tell you that I am deeply gratified.

You have done more for yourself than all the world could do for you.