A wife should not sink her individuality in that of her husband, any more than a husband should sink his individuality in that of his wife.

They are two equals, and should be content to remain equals.

There is no love in subordination." Mr.Delancy sighed deeply: "Is argument of any avail here?
Can words stir conviction in her mind ?" He was silent for a time, and then said-- "Better, Irene, that you stop where you are, and go through life alone, than venture upon marriage, in your state of feeling, with a man like Hartley Emerson." "Dear father, you are altogether too serious!" exclaimed the warm-hearted girl, putting her arms around his neck and kissing him.
"Hartley and I love each other too well to be made very unhappy by any little jar that takes place in the first reciprocal movement of our lives.

We shall soon come to understand each other, and then the harmonies will be restored." "The harmonies should never be lost, my child," returned Mr.
Delancy.

"In that lies the danger.