"
"If we could always believe that," said I, "how tranquilly might we
pass through life! How clearly would our eyes see through the
darkest clouds, and rest upon the silver lining!"
"Is it not so? Does not God's providence follow us in the smallest
things of our lives? Do we take a step that falls outside of his
cognizance? We have only to look back, to be assured of this. We may
walk on tranquilly, Doctor, for, as sure as we live, no evil can
befall us that does not have its origin within our own spirits. All
the machinations of our most bitter enemies will come to naught, if
we keep our hearts free from guile. They may rob us of our earthly
possessions; but even this God will turn to our greater gain."
Mrs. Wallingford spoke with a charming enthusiasm.
"With such a confidence," said my wife, "one is richer than if he
had the wealth of an Astor."
"And with this great advantage," replied Mrs. Wallingford, "that he
may enjoy the whole of his possessions. Moth and rust never corrupt
them; and no man can take them away."
"I have a new book from which I want to read you a sentiment," said
Constance, rising, and moving towards the secretary and book-case,
which stood in the room.
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