Look back for a moment.

How dark all seemed when the question of leaving Jasper's service came up for decision.

And yet how clear a light shone when the time for action came.

Have you ever regretted what was then done, Edward ?" "Not in a sane moment," replied the young man.

"O no, no, Edith!" speaking more earnestly; "that, with one exception, was the most important act of my life." "With one exception ?" Edith spoke in a tone of inquiry.
"Yes." Claire's voice was very tender, and touched with a slight unsteadiness.