Far
from it, my love--I am glad to be out of the house.
"I have saved a little money, Magdalen; and I should so like to spend it
in staying a few days with you. My heart aches for a sight of my sister;
my ears are weary for the sound of her voice. A word from you telling me
where we can meet, is all I want. Think of it--pray think of it.
"Don't suppose I am discouraged by this first check. There are many kind
people in the world; and some of them may employ me next time. The way
to happiness is often very hard to find; harder, I almost think, for
women than for men. But if we only try patiently, and try long enough,
we reach it at last--in heaven, if not on earth. I think _my_ way now is
the way which leads to seeing you again. Don't forget that, my love, the
next time you think of
"NORAH."
IV.
_From Miss Garth to Magdalen._
"Westmoreland House, July 1st.
"MY DEAR MAGDALEN--You have no useless remonstrances to apprehend at the
sight of my handwriting. My only object in this letter is to tell you
something which I know your sister will not tell you of her own
accord. She is entirely ignorant that I am writing to you. Keep her
in ignorance, if you wish to spare her unnecessary anxiety, and me
unnecessary distress.
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