He had not been without very serious doubt as to the manner in which his argument for the immortality of past selves might impress Miss Ludington.

A mild melancholy such as hers sometimes becomes sweet by long indulgence.

She might not welcome opinions which revolutionized the fixed ideas of her life, even though they should promise a more cheerful philosophy.

If she did not accept his belief, but found it chimerical and visionary, the effect of its announcement upon her mind could only be unpleasantly disturbing.

It was, therefore, not without some anxiety that he approached the house.
But his first glimpse of her, as she stood in the door awaiting him, dissipated his apprehensions.