The idea of 'home' is growing antiquated, and the institution of the family is passing out of date, my dear." "You are mistaken, Jane.

Mother and home are the soul of the world; they will never pass.

I read the other day that Horace Walpole thanked God that he came into the world when there were still such terms as 'afternoon' and 'evening.' I hope I may say I came when the ideas of 'home' and children' were still the moving principles of human society; and I swear that I will do nothing to sink them below the verge.

God forbid!" "John, I am not concerned about principles.

My care is not for anything but what concerns ourselves and our home.