But a slight barrier intervenes, and when that is passed all will be well.

Pray for me, Mary, that I may be enabled to lead the life of a Christian, and at last die the death of the righteous." Clasping tightly the hand which rested in her own, Mary replied: "While life remains, it shall indeed be my prayer that you may be blessed on earth, and rewarded in heaven.

Oh, Florry, I thank God that the scales have fallen from your eyes, and that truth shines brightly before you." She stopped suddenly, and pressed her hand to her side, while the pale brow wrinkled with pain.
"I have been talking too much, there is a suffocating sensation here." "It is only momentary, I hope." Mary shook her head, and smiled sadly: "I don't know, Florry; I have felt strangely of late." That evening as the household were busily preparing for their intended departure, Dr.Bryant abruptly entered, and informed them, with a clouded brow, that removal was impossible, as he could not procure a pair of horses for any price.
"It is perfectly unaccountable what has possessed the Mexican from whom I purchased as many as I thought necessary.

We agreed as to price, and they were to be sent this afternoon; but about two hours ago, he came to me, and declared that he had changed his mind, and would not part with them.

I offered double the original amount, but he said money was no inducement.