Should he sin for naught?
Should he not have the price of his soul?
Should he not enjoy what he had bought so dearly?
Enough of talking, and enough of reasoning! Passion filled him, and he knew no good nor evil save its satiety or hunger.
The mad mood passed, and there came a worthier mind.

He sat and looked along the avenue of his life.

He saw himself walking hand in hand with her.

Now she was not the instrument of his pleasure, but the helper in his good deeds.

By her sweet influence he was stronger to do well; his broader sympathies and fuller life made a servant more valuable to his Master; he would serve Heaven as well and man better, and, knowing the common joys of man, he would better minister to common pains.