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The Daisy Chain

CHAPTER VII
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It is what we all feel, is it not?
that this little daisy bud is the link between us and heaven ?" "But about him.

He was victor at first--vanquished the next time." "I think--if it is to have an interpretation, though I am not sure we ought to take it so seriously, it would only mean that in younger days people care for victory and distinction in this world, like Norman, or as papa most likely did then; but, as they grow older, they care less, and others pass them, and they know it does not signify, for in our race all may win." "But he has a great name.

How many people come from a distance to consult him! he is looked upon, too, in other ways! he can do anything with the corporation." Margaret smiled.

"All this does not sound grand--it is not as if he had set up in London." "Oh, dear, I am so glad he did not." "Shall I tell you what mamma told me he said about it, when Uncle Mackenzie said he ought?
He answered that he thought health and happy home attachments were a better provision for us to set out in life with than thousands." "I am sure he was right!" said Ethel earnestly.

"Then you don't think the dream meant being beaten, only that our best things are not gained by successes in this world ?" "Don't go and let it dwell on your mind as a vision," said Margaret.


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