And so that great trial was at an end for him.

He had struggled manfully with a great enemy to his peace, and this was his hour of triumph.
With the bride's state of mind, as read in external signs, I was far from being satisfied.

Marriage, in any case, to one who thinks and feels, is a thing of serious import; and even the habitually thoughtless can hardly take its solemn vows upon their lips without falling into a sober mood.

We are, therefore, not surprised to see emotion put on signs of pain--like April showers that weep away into sunshine.

But in Delia's face I saw something that went deeper than all this.
"There is no one here," said I, taking her hand, and holding it tightly in mine, "who wishes you well in the future more sincerely than I do." "I know it, Doctor," she answered, returning the warm grasp I gave her.
Her eyes rested steadily in mine, and saw a shadow in them.
"We are sorry to lose you from S----.