She shared it with him; and lingering on without pain, but without hope, her life ebbed slowly away.
'She had fainted one evening in her husband's arms, and he had borne her to the open window, to revive her with the air, when the light of the moon falling full upon her face, showed him a change upon her features, which made him stagger beneath her weight, like a helpless infant.
'"Set me down, George," she said faintly.

He did so, and seating himself beside her, covered his face with his hands, and burst into tears.
'"It is very hard to leave you, George," she said; "but it is God's will, and you must bear it for my sake.

Oh! how I thank Him for having taken our boy! He is happy, and in heaven now.

What would he have done here, without his mother!" '"You shall not die, Mary, you shall not die;" said the husband, starting up.

He paced hurriedly to and fro, striking his head with his clenched fists; then reseating himself beside her, and supporting her in his arms, added more calmly, "Rouse yourself, my dear girl.