With these, and sufficient for the body's health and comfort, all may be happy: without them, the riches of the world have no power to satisfy." A pause ensued, during which the minds of both wandered back a little.
"If you feel," said Edith, recalling the words of her husband, "that there is danger in remaining where you are"-- "That was hastily spoken," Edward Claire interrupted his wife, "and in a moment of weakness.

I must resist the evil that assaults me.

I must strive with and overcome the tempter.

I must think less of this world and its riches; and in my thoughts place a higher value upon the riches without wings of which you have spoken to me so often." "Can you remain where you are, and be out of danger ?" asked Edith.
"There is danger everywhere." "Ay; but in some positions more imminent danger.

Is it well to court temptation ?" "Perhaps not.