But now I seem to have been gifted with a faculty of sight that enables me to look through the surface as if it were only transparent glass; and I see qualities, dispositions, affections, and tendencies, against which all my soul revolts.

I do not say that they are evil; but they are all of the earth earthy.

Nor do I claim to be purer and better than he is--only so different, that I prefer death to union.

It is in vain to struggle against my feelings, and I have ceased to struggle." "You are still weak in body and mind," answered Mrs.De Lisle.

"All the pulses of returning life are feeble.