I can't go in peace, and feel that he is here exposed to such imminent danger, for when I am gone, what will restrain him?
Mary, Mary! do not deter him, if he feels it incumbent on him to see you to a place of of safety." "Mrs.Carlton, you can appreciate the peculiar position in which I am placed.

Florry and I would shrink from drawing him away, in opposition to his wishes, particularly when there is no danger attendant on our traveling; for with you and Mr.Carlton we would feel no apprehension; and even if we did, we could not consent to such a sacrifice on his part.

Yet I sympathize with you, most sincerely, and will willingly do all that in propriety I can to alleviate your sorrow; but knowing his sentiments, how could I advise, or even acquiesce in his going ?" "My pure-hearted girl, forgive a request made so thoughtlessly.

I had not considered, as I should have done; yet you can appreciate the anxious feelings which dictated it." As she spoke, Mrs.Carlton clasped her friend to her heart, and wept on her shoulder.

No tear dimmed Mary's eye; yet that she suffered, none who looked on her pale brow and writhing lips could doubt.