3/20 Edward, is it possible for you to remain where you are, and be innocent ?" "I fear not, Edith," was the unhesitating reply. "And yet, dear, I should be man enough, should have integrity enough, to resist the temptations that might come in my way." "Do not think of remaining where you are," said the young wife earnestly. "If Mr.Melleville will pay you four hundred dollars a year, take his offer and leave Mr.Jasper.It will be a gain rather than a loss to us." "A gain, Edith ?" "Yes, a gain in all that is worth having in life--peace of mind flowing from a consciousness of right action. Will money buy this? Highly as riches are esteemed--the one great good in life as they are regarded--they never have given and never will give this best of all blessings. |