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"Florence, le tear I kno sadly altered all things are, and what a dreary look your home must bear All I ask is, that when you feel lonely and unhappy, instead of hiding your grief, come to me, lay your weary head upon my shoulder, and I will strive to cheer you ht fron between us: and do not, for a moment, doubt that I wish you other than you are The past is very painful both to you and to me, and the memory of Frank and Mary constantly saddens my spirit Yet ill look forward to a happier future, and strive to guide and cheer each other" He kissed the broad brow as he spoke, and drew tighter the arer could assail while he was near

"Of late, Mr Stewart, I have wondered ed, and in irlhood I was cold, proud, and often contemptuous in her aims in life, and purer joys, I owe it all to her, for she led me to love the law of God, and exes of Christ! But for her, I shudder to think what I should now have been! O God, I thank thee that I a brand from the fire! I have hope of happiness on earth, and at last a joyful reunion with the loved ones that have gone on home before me And you, my husband, help me to conquer myself to break down ive my weaknesses, and ever love me as you now do!"

He clasped her to his heart, and whispered--"Fear not, Florence, that I will ever love you less! I, too, have faults which you ht for us, and I trust no coh life!"

"Oh, sweet reward of danger past! How lovely, through the tears That speak her heart's o'erflowing joy, The young wife's sushed, Life's shadows all have flown, Joy, Florence! thou a heart hast found Responding to thine own!"