I had not qualities or talents to make my way very well in the world: I should have been continually at fault." "But where are you going to, Helen?
Can you see?
Do you know ?" "I believe; I have faith: I am going to God." "Where is God?
What is God ?" "My Maker and yours, who will never destroy what He created.

I rely implicitly on His power, and confide wholly in His goodness: I count the hours till that eventful one arrives which shall restore me to Him, reveal Him to me." "You are sure, then, Helen, that there is such a place as heaven, and that our souls can get to it when we die ?" "I am sure there is a future state; I believe God is good; I can resign my immortal part to Him without any misgiving.

God is my father; God is my friend: I love Him; I believe He loves me." "And shall I see you again, Helen, when I die ?" "You will come to the same region of happiness: be received by the same mighty, universal Parent, no doubt, dear Jane." Again I questioned, but this time only in thought.

"Where is that region?
Does it exist ?" And I clasped my arms closer round Helen; she seemed dearer to me than ever; I felt as if I could not let her go; I lay with my face hidden on her neck.

Presently she said, in the sweetest tone-- "How comfortable I am! That last fit of coughing has tired me a little; I feel as if I could sleep: but don't leave me, Jane; I like to have you near me." "I'll stay with you, _dear_ Helen: no one shall take me away." "Are you warm, darling ?" "Yes." "Good-night, Jane." "Good-night, Helen." She kissed me, and I her, and we both soon slumbered.
When I awoke it was day: an unusual movement roused me; I looked up; I was in somebody's arms; the nurse held me; she was carrying me through the passage back to the dormitory.