CHAPTER VII.
SPIRITUAL CONDITION OF NIG.
"What are our joys but dreams?
and what our hopes But goodly shadows in the summer cloud ?" H.K.

W.
JAMES did not improve as was hoped.

Month after month passed away, and brought no prospect of returning health.

He could not walk far from the house for want of strength; but he loved to sit with Aunt Abby in her quiet room, talking of unseen glories, and heart-experiences, while planning for the spiritual benefit of those around them.

In these confidential interviews, Frado was never omitted.