We cannot always remain in the ideal world; the sober realities of life will drag us down." The simple-hearted, true-minded young wife was not understood by her husband.

She felt this, and felt it oppressively.
"Have we not enough, Edward, to meet every real want ?" she urged.

"Do we desire better food or better clothing?
Would our bodies be more comfortable because our carpets were of richer material, and our rooms filled with costlier furniture?
O no! If not contented with such things as Providence gives us to-day, we shall not find contentment in what he gives us to-morrow; for the same dissatisfied heart will beat in our bosoms.

Let Mr.Jasper get rich, if he can; we will not envy his possessions." "I do not envy him, Edith," replied Claire.

"But I cannot feel satisfied with the small salary he pays me.