That being so, the shorter period there might be for any such discussion the better.
The funeral was to take place on the Saturday, and during the four days that intervened she received two visits from Mr.Possitt.

Mr.
Possitt was very discreet in what he said, and Clara was angry with herself for not allowing his words to have any avail with her.

She told herself that they were commonplace; but she told herself, also, after his first visit, that she had no right to expect anything else but commonplace words.

How often are men found who can speak words on such occasions that are not commonplaces,--that really stir the soul, and bring true comfort to the listener?
The humble listener may receive comfort even from commonplace words; but Clara was not humble, and rebuked herself for her own pride.

On the second occasion of his coming she did endeavour to receive him with a meek heart, and to accept what he said with an obedient spirit.