But if these resisting forces are only superficial, or constitutional, they are but the necessary discipline here, and do not radically affect the love which will make all things right in heaven.
Some glimmering of this latter comforting truth shed its light on Hester's troubled thoughts from time to time.

But again, how easy would it have been to her to tread the maze that led to Philip's happiness; and how difficult it seemed to the wife he had chosen! She was aroused by Dr Morgan's voice.
'So both Coulson and Hepburn have left the shop to your care, Hester.

I want Hepburn, though; his wife is in a very anxious state.
Where is he?
can you tell me ?' 'Sylvia in an anxious state! I've not seen her to-day, but last night she looked as well as could be.' 'Ay, ay; but many a thing happens in four-and-twenty hours.

Her mother is dying, may be dead by this time; and her husband should be there with her.

Can't you send for him ?' 'I don't know where he is,' said Hester.