Sir John stood upon the threshold. Dare we look back upon the darkened vista, and, in imagination retrace the path we have trod? With how many vain hopes is it shaded! with how many good resolutions, never fulfilled, is it paved! Where are the dreams of ambition in which, twelve years ago, we indulged? Where are the aspirations that fired us—the passions that consumed us then? Has our success in life been commensurate with our own desires—with the anticipations formed of us by others? Or, are we not blighted in heart, as in ambition? Has not the loved one been estranged by doubt, or snatched from us by the cold hand of death? Is not the goal, towards which we pressed, further off than ever—the prospect before us cheerless as the blank behind?—Enough of this. He was a civil servant of some standing, and after a previous conversation upon aesthetics of a sententious, nebulous, and sympathetic character, he had sent her a small volume, which he described as the fruits of his leisure and which was as a matter of fact rather carefully finished verse. “Look here, Ann Veronica,” he began. There is something in prayer; not that there may be any noticeable result, any definite answer; but no human being can offer an honest prayer to God without gaining immeasurably in courage, in fortitude, in resignation, and that alone is worth the effort. The last piece was Scheherazade. " "But then they're staunch supporters of our friend over the water," continued Baptist, winking significantly; "so we must e'en hush it up in the best way we can. " "For mercy's sake go up stairs," implored Sheppard. There are boats on the lake and shady depths and wildernesses of pine-wood. There is something sensual in the thought of lotus flowers. It was just a chance that we in particular hit against each other—nothing predestined about it. She was very excited. Ann Veronica was lying on her bed in a darkling room staring at the ceiling. A smile flickered upon her lips as she glanced towards Brendon, who was very serious indeed. Yet I shall think of you to-day.
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