Ah, sir! my heart had begun to despond.

So many cold looks, changed tones, and discouraging words! I was not prepared for them.

When a man is no longer able to stand alone, how few there are to reach out an arm to give him support!" "It is the way of the world," replied Mr.Willet; "and if we give it credit for more virtue than it possesses, a sad disappointment awaits us.

But there are higher and better principles of action than such as govern the world.

They bring a higher and better reward." "May the better reward be yours," said Mr.Markland, fervently.