A dead weight is stricken from her limbs.

She can walk and breathe more freely; but she will not consider herself wholly untrammelled.

Nor would I.Paul, Paul! the gulf that separates you is still impassable! But do not despair! Bear up bravely, manfully still.

Six years of conflict, discipline, and stern obedience to duty have made you more worthy of a union with that pure spirit than you were when you saw her borne from your eager, outstretched arms.

Her mind is ripening heavenward--let yours ripen in that direction also.