Such was my incurable depravity, that I made no haste to select my pursuit.

An interval of inoccupation succeeded, which I applied to the worst purposes.
"My friend had a sister, who was married, but during the absence of her husband resided with her family.

Hence originated our acquaintance.

The purest of human hearts and the most vigorous understanding were hers.
She idolized her husband, who well deserved to be the object of her adoration.

Her affection for him, and her general principles, appeared to be confirmed beyond the power to be shaken.