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to leave the path of doubt and danger for one of
confidence and safety ; and, in doing it, he has really
increased your salary.”’

‘“‘TIncreased it, Edith! Why do you say that ?”’

‘“¢ Will we not be happier for the change ?” asked
Edith, smiling.

“T believe so.”

“Then, surely, the salary is increased by so
much of heartfelt pleasure. Why do you desire an
increase rather than a diminution of income ?”’

‘In order to procure more of the comforts of
life,” was answered.

“Comfort for the body, and satisfation for the
mind ?”

he

“Could our bodies really enjoy more than they
now enjoy? They are warmly clothed, fully fed,
and are in good health. Is it not so ?”

“Tt te.”

“Then, if by taking Mr. Melleville’s offer, you
lose nothing for the body, and gain largely for the
mind, is not your income increased ?”’

“Ah, Edith!” said Claire, fondly, you are a
wonderful reasoner. Who will gainsay such argu-
ments ?”’

“Do I not argue fairly? Are not my positions
sound, and my deductions clearly brought forth.”’

“Tf I could always see and feel as I do now,”
said Olaire, in a low, pleased tone of voice, “‘ how
smoothly would life glide onward. Money is not
every thing. Ah! how fully that is. seen. There
are possessions not to be bought with gold.”

‘And they are mental possessions—states of the