They are connected with trouble, fatigue, disappointment, and, Edward! _sometimes ruin_!" Very impressively were the last words spoken; but Mr.Markland answered almost lightly-- "None of your imagined drawbacks have any terror for me, Agnes.

As for the ruin, I shall take good care not to invite that by any large risks or imprudent speculations.

There are few dangers for wise and prudent men, in any business.

It is the blind who fall into the ditch--the reckless who stumble.

You may be very certain that your husband will not shut his eyes in walking along new paths, nor attempt the navigation of unaccustomed seas without the most reliable charts." To this, Mrs.Markland could answer nothing.