“Ay, by day—and thou art ever with me in my dreams.”
“And I will be with thee always!”
“Do!” said she.
“But dost thou not sometimes repine that thy life is thus spent in the wilderness far from the busy world?”
“I sometimes wish I could see the beautiful cities I read of—but when I think of the treacheries and miseries of the world, I look at the pure fresh flowers, and list to the sweet birds around me, and then I think there is more happiness to be enjoyed here than anywhere else.”
“And such is truly the case,” said Glenn, pondering “But then, Mary, we all have obligations to discharge. We were created for society—to associate with our species, and while mingling with kindred beings, it is our duty to bestow as many benefits on them as may be within the scope of our power.”
“You think, then, we should leave our western home?” she asked, with undisguised interest.
“Wilt thou not consent to go?”
“If you go, I will go!” said she.
“And now I declare I will not go unless thou art willing.”