I afterwards found that these labours, performed by an invisible hand, greatly astonished them; and once or twice I heard them, on these occasions, utter the words 'good spirit,' 'wonderful'; but I did not then understand the signification of these terms.
"My thoughts now became more active, and I longed to discover the motives and feelings of these lovely creatures; I was inquisitive to know why Felix appeared so miserable and Agatha so sad.

I thought (foolish wretch!) that it might be in my power to restore happiness to these deserving people.

When I slept or was absent, the forms of the venerable blind father, the gentle Agatha, and the excellent Felix flitted before me.

I looked upon them as superior beings who would be the arbiters of my future destiny.

I formed in my imagination a thousand pictures of presenting myself to them, and their reception of me.