Florry, you said last night it was hard that I should die.

I am not merely reconciled, but I am happy! Earth looks very bright and joyous, and if I might stay, my future is attractive indeed.

Yet I know that for some good end I am taken, and what seems to you so hard, is but a blessing in disguise.

Oh! then, when you are summoned away, may you feel, as I now do, that the arms of your God are outstretched to receive you." She held out her hand to Mr.Stewart, who stood beside her: he clasped it in his.
"Cherish Florry, and let no shadow come between you.

It gives me inexpressible joy to know that when I am gone you will be near to love and to guide her." "We will comfort and guide each other, dear Mary, and oh! I pray God that we may be enabled to join you in that land of rest to which you are hastening." He fervently kissed the thin white hand he held, and then gently raised Florence.