Don't cry," he added, for the old man was crying like an infant; "don't cry, but be quiet, and everything will be well in time.
It's a great trial, I know; but any change is better than to remain here till we come, like so many others, to beggary.

God will support us, father." The old man wiped his eyes, and seemed as if he had taken comfort from the words of his son; whereas, the fact was, that his mind had altogether passed from the subject; but not without that unconscious feeling of pain which frequently remains after the recollection of that which has occasioned it has passed away.
It was evident, from the manner of the old man, that the knowledge of their intended emigration had alarmed into action all the dormant instincts of his nature; but this was clearly more than they were competent to sustain for any length of time.

Neither the tottering frame, nor the feeble mind was strong enough to meet the shock which came so unexpectedly upon them.

The consequence may be easily anticipated.

On the following day he was able to be up only for an hour; yet he was not sick, nor did he complain of any particular pain.