"It seems as if I had just awakened from a dream." "And such a dream!" sighed Miriam.
"Would that it were but a dream!" said Mrs.Darlington.

"But, alas! the wrecks that are around us too surely testify the presence of a devastating storm." "The storm has passed away, mother," said Edith; "and we will look for calmer and brighter skies." "No bright skies for us, I fear, my children," returned the mother, with a deeper tinge of sadness in her voice.
"They are bright this hour to what they were a few days since," said Edith, "and I am sure they will grow brighter.

I feel much encouraged.
Where the heart is willing, the way is sure to open.

Both Miriam and I are willing to do all in our power, and I am sure we can do much.

We have ability to teach others; and the exercise of that ability will bring a sure reward.