“In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and

He shall direct thy paths.”

Prov. iii. 6.

“How excellent a thought to me

Thy loving-kindness then shall be!

Thus in the shadow of Thy wings

I’ll hide me from all troublous things.”

“My life is like Africa; there are no paths anywhere,” said Marion. She was not petulant; the tone was not petulant; Marion knew she thought she was bearing her life bravely. The study was cool and darkened that August afternoon; she lay idly upon the lounge, a fresh magazine in her lap, and a pile of books on the carpet within reach of her idle hands.

A year ago she thought she loved books—and music, and life.