Slowly it sank, then disappeared forever to her vision.

Once Dr.
Bryant had seen her lips move, as in prayer; now the deep blue eyes were again raised to the loved face bending over her.
"Long ago, I prayed to God that I might fade away gently, and die a painless death.

He has granted my petition.

All things seem very calm and beautiful--earth ne'er looked so like heaven before; yet how insignificant in comparison with the glories which await me.

Frank, if aught could draw me back, and make me loth to leave this world, it would be my love for you.