"There is such a thing as living too fast for time." "You may well say that," answered Mrs.Howland, with visible emotion, "Years are sometimes crowded into as many days.

This has been my own experience." Both were now silent for a little while.
"And how are all the rest, mother ?" asked Andrew, in a more animated voice.
"Your father has failed a good deal of late," replied Mrs.Howland, as she partly averted her eyes, doubtful as to the effect such reference might have.
"He has failed almost as much as you have, mother," was the unexpected reply.

"I saw him a little while ago." "Did you!" ejaculated Mrs.Howland, a light of pleasure and surprise breaking over her face.
"Yes; I called first at his store." "I'm glad you did.

Poor man! He has had his own troubles, and, I'm afraid, is falling into difficulties again.

He has looked very unhappy for a week or two.