They say afterwards that they have no time, but I often think it is because they do not choose to make time." "Yes," answered Augusta; "but then that is because they do not really love their work, whatever it may be.

Those who really love their art as I love mine, with heart and soul and strength, will not be so easily checked.

Of course, distractions and cares come with marriage; but, on the other hand, if one marries happily, there comes quiet of mind and cessation from that ceaseless restlessness that is so fatal to good work.

You need not fear, Eustace; if I can, I will show the world that you have not married a dullard; and if I can't--why, my dear, it will be because I am one." "That comes very nicely from the author of 'Jemima's Vow,'" said Eustace, with sarcasm.

"Really, my dear, what between your fame as a writer and as the heroine of the shipwreck and of the great will case, I think that I had better take a back seat at once, for I shall certainly be known as the husband of the beautiful and gifted Mrs.Meeson"-- "Oh! no," answered Augusta; "don't be afraid, nobody would dream of speaking slightingly of the owner of two millions of money." "Well; never mind chaffing about the money," said Eustace; "we haven't got it yet, for one thing.