We became better friends. I maintained a constant oversight of her, and persuaded her gradually out of her griefs. She learned in time to take pleasure in her English studies, and found comfort in the love of our Father in heaven. Without repining at her lot, hard as it was, or boasting of her knowledge, but with a loving, humble heart, she read and blessed the language that brought her nearer to a compassionate Saviour.
FOOTNOTES:
[9] The Sanskrit name of Ceylon.
[10] Blessed.
[11] Highest heaven.
[12] A famous singer.
[13] The goddess of motion.
[14] December.
[15] Flower of excellence.
[16] Duke.