"No matter how difficult the way in which our feet must walk, the path must be trodden bravely." "I shall learn some lessons of wisdom by this experience," said Mr.
Markland, "that will go with me through life.

But, I fear, they will be all too dearly purchased." "Wisdom," was the answer, "is a thing of priceless value." "It is sometimes too dearly bought, for all that." "Never," replied the old man,--"never.

Wisdom is the soul's true riches; and there is no worldly possession that compares with it in value.

If you acquire wisdom by any experience, no matter how severe it may prove, you are largely the gainer.

And here is the compensation in every affliction, in every disappointment, and in every misfortune.