Until Barling and Mason came into our family, I was guiltless of any act that could awaken a blush of shame upon my cheek.

Oh, that I had never met them!" "Henry! Henry! what do you mean by this ?" exclaimed Mrs.Darlington, in a voice full of anguish.
"I have been standing on the brink of a precipice," replied the young man with more calmness.

"But a hand has suddenly drawn me away, and I am trembling at the danger I have escaped.

Oh, mother, will you not give up this mode of life?
We have none of us been happy.

I have never felt as if I had a home since it began.