So soon as they have time, unless they grow better meanwhile, they will cavil and criticise, and judge other men by their own standard, and outrage the law of love every way, just as they do with us.
We reached Mackinaw the evening of the third day, but, to my great disappointment, it was too late and too rainy to go ashore.

The beauty of the island, though seen under the most unfavorable circumstances, did not disappoint my expectations.[A] But I shall see it to more purpose on my return.
[Footnote A: "Mackinaw, that long desired, sight, was dimly discerned under a thick fog, yet it soothed and cheered me.

All looked mellow there; man seemed to have worked in harmony with Nature instead of rudely invading her, as in most Western towns.

It seemed possible, on that spot, to lead a life of serenity and cheerfulness.

Some richly dressed Indians came down to show themselves.