76 BE TRUE.

was the anguish of that parting ren-
dered less poignant to both of us by
the thought that each remained to
the other! and after your removal to
the city, dear Laura, though a higher
path in the world’s devious ways was
yours, yet you thought not of our
childhood’s love as a thing less dear
to your heart.

“ How often have the sweet silvan
scenes of-your native village, the
quiet regularity of your uncle’s farm-
house, been pronounced dearer to
you than all the heartless etiquette of
the flattering throng! TI say nothing
of myself here, though I had flattered
myself that your plain-spoken cousin
Helen was not among the least of
the attractions there: nor do I forget
the hearty welcome ever given to the
country cousin by yourself and fami-