Sha'n't you be glad to go to heaven ?" Emma was nonplussed.

She knew that it was beautiful in heaven, to be sure; but she did not want to go there now; the earth too was beautiful and she was happy enough here; she had not half exhausted the pleasures and delights of her life.

Nora seemed waiting for an answer, and Emma stammered out:-- "I never thought about it at all!" Nora looked disappointed.
"Oh! that is too bad that we cannot talk about heaven.

There is no one but Clarissa whom I can speak to about it, and she did not come with us; I don't mention it to mamma, because she begins to cry directly.

I thought when you came you would like it; I'm sorry you don't." Emma did not answer.