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Hyde looked at her with an intense interest He wondered if this angelic little creature had ever known the frailties and teht as if he had spoken it aloud

"Yes, cousin, I have known all teh all tribulations My soul has wandered and lost its way, and been brought back race withBut God is always present to help, while quest followed quest, and lesson followed lesson, and goal succeeded goal; ever leaving soains which are eternal"

"If Adaht have been so different"

"But the angels fell before Adaels? Did he know about death before he saw Abel dead? He was all day in the garden of Eden after eating of the fruit of sin and death, and yet he did not put out his hand to take of the Tree of Life Did he know that he was already i our way back to our first estate through ? Doctor Roslyn talked towithin s! they have been the dreareatness, for they haunt us, and draw us on and on, and higher and higher?--but why do you look so troubled and reluctant?"

Before Hyde could answer, the Earl calad to see his father A conversation so unusual, so suggestive and cleaving ave hi outlook of life, but he was not co of this strange air about him, and the Earl understood what the trend of the conversation had been For Annie had talked much to him on such subjects, and he had been sensibly moved and impressed by the wisdom which the little maid had learned fro, and kissed her broith that reverent affection we feel for those who bring out what is noblest and best in our character, and who lead us higher than our daily walk

"My dear George," he said, "I ahted to see you I was afraid you would stay in the city this dreadful weather Is there any news?"