Come, let us welcome the first spring of the new century." She rose, followed by Wilfrid, and together they went to a window which David had opened.

After the long silence of winter, the waters stirred beneath the ice and resounded through the fiord like music,--for there are sounds which space refines, so that they reach the ear in waves of light and freshness.
"Wilfrid, cease to nourish evil thoughts whose triumph would be hard to bear.

Your desires are easily read in the fire of your eyes.

Be kind; take one step forward in well-doing.

Advance beyond the love of man and sacrifice yourself completely to the happiness of her you love.