The Irish standard., 1892-08-06

Now everything appeared 10 me IN 8
different light. The future opened be
fore me like glorious panorama sur
rounded by halo of hope. My minc
bounded up out of the darkness Of grie1
and reveled in the light of happiness
was new being and lived in a new
world was happy, hopeful an6
thankful My soul was free of it's ole
servitude to grief, as l was free of the
old servitude to those at home
My companions quick eyes saw the
alteration in my manner, little suspect
ing that his words had wrought it. He
sysd NE cur3ous1y Tor some time, evi
IDENTIFY deeply perplexed by my strange
appearance, then, in tone of marked
surprise, said: -..-.
"Now you are all animation and life,
while a momenE ago you were lstless
and respondent. never saw so great
a change in one in SO short time. May
I ask from whence it comes?"
do I appear much changed?" ]
asked, looking up with g smile.
wonderfully" he replied.
'tFor the betterr' continued
''Assuredly," said he, t'Your features
are radiant with the pleasure of antici-
patton and your eyes sparkle with the
light of hope. One would think you
very happy"
81 am," replied. ''1never was hap
pier in my life"
"Weu, I'm glad to see it," he re-
marked, after short pause, looking at
me rather doubtfully, ''but I am at a
loss to account for SO sudden an altera-
ton in your manner"
''Then III tell you," said I. "You
are the cause"
"Il'' he questioned, in surprise. II
don't understand
"By a remark you made moment
SINCE" explained, ''you opened to my
mind the possibilities of the future,
showing that could grow out of my
present condition and become not only
a happy woman, but a useful one. That
is something that I never thought of
before, and the idea came to me like a
revelation. opening dazzling prospects
before ne"
II am indeed rejoiced,' he said, If I
inadvertently let drop a word calcu~
lated to brighten your thoughts. It is
gratifying to know have done you a
small service although did it purely
accidentally. But now that we are on
that subject, let me add that the past
has but little happiness in it. 1t is true
many of us in looking back see little in
cidents here and there which are pleas
ant to recall, but they are so woven in
with disappointments and sorrows that
their brightness is almost completely
obscured. The happiness of humanity
lies in the future in having some
worthy purpose for the accomplishment
of which we must work and think.
That takes our minds away from the
past and leaves us no opportunity for
studying and grieving over what has
been or what might have been. But
excuse me. ! did not mean to preach a
sermon or deliver lecture
assured MIR. Cornell that his remarks
were not in the least tiresome, and they
were not to me. TO those who had
gained knowledge Of the world they
might, perhaps, have been tedious, be-
cause the ideas were old, but to me, in
my ignorance and inexperience, it was
all new, and eagerly drank in every
word he spoke.
ssNow that you see She necessity of
adapting yourself to life work, F." he
continued, ''have you an idea of the
sphere in which you would choose to
LAHORE"
mo, at present have not an
swered. '*The thought is SO fresh with
me that cannot decide that point now.
must have time to think it over"
Certainly. There are many things
to be taken into consideration, of course.
Your inclinations must be consulted,
and then ones circumstances and sur
roundings must be considered
eyes, and my circumstances are
such," replied, 'that I may find it diff
fcult to begin anywhere. .-.
"Well," said he, thoughtfully, ''you
may find it so. But you have fair
education and believe you will not
have the difficulties you anticipate.
How would you like teaching for a
commencement"
IT would like it splendidly," 1 re-
HAAcu, W AulA Cog AA>Sso>''
81 think you could get g country
school very easily, and while it would
afford you a good support it would also
offer you an opportunity to advance
your education"
The suggestion filed me with joy,
and during the remainder of our ride
think Mr. Cornell must have found NE
very lively company. My spirits were
exuberant, and Ichatted and laughed as
blithely as a child, and was altogether
so different from my old self that
must have seemed puzzle. felt
strong and self-reliant, and when left
the buggy at my cousins door the
thought Of not being kindly received
did not affect me- to any great extent.
felt that if was not welcomed to my
kinswomans home I could go GU
among strangers and secure employ
! ment and live independently Of any
ones charity.
In leaving me Charles Cornell as
srred me again that could always re-