Florence approached her cousin, and bending over the wasted form, asked if she were not already better.
Mary lifted her arms to her cousin's neck, and for a moment strove to press her to her heart, but strength had failed rapidly of late, and they sank wearily by her side.

Florence sat down and took both hands between hers.
"Tell me, dear, if you are in pain ?" "No, Florry, I do not suffer much now; I am at present free from all pain.

I have not had an opportunity of talking with you for some time.
Florry, tell me, are you very happy ?" "Yes, Mary, I am very happy--happier than I ever was before; and far more so than I deserve.

Oh! Mary, how miserable I have been; and it is by contrast that the transition is so delightful.

I doubted the goodness and mercy of God; and, in the bitterness of my heart, I asked why I had been created for so much suffering.