9/13 But her mind soon regained its serenity; and from herself, her thoughts turned to her husband. She was unselfish enough not only to be able to realize something of his state of mind, but to sympathize with him, and pity his inability to find contentment in the actual. This state of mind she regarded as a disease, and love prompted all self-denial for his sake. My husband, so generous, so noble-minded--my children, so innocent, so loving." Instantly the fountain of tears were closed. These unselfish words, spoken in her own heart, checked the briny current. |