She would then partially recall the items that she had heard about him, presenting each at the angle that was the most likely to inflict pain. But he was now too deeply moved to trace a certain unsatisfactoriness to its source in a mixture of metaphors. Dare we look back upon the darkened vista, and, in imagination retrace the path we have trod? With how many vain hopes is it shaded! with how many good resolutions, never fulfilled, is it paved! Where are the dreams of ambition in which, twelve years ago, we indulged? Where are the aspirations that fired us—the passions that consumed us then? Has our success in life been commensurate with our own desires—with the anticipations formed of us by others? Or, are we not blighted in heart, as in ambition? Has not the loved one been estranged by doubt, or snatched from us by the cold hand of death? Is not the goal, towards which we pressed, further off than ever—the prospect before us cheerless as the blank behind?—Enough of this. The constable, Sharples, is in my pay. . Every afternoon, from now on, I will teach you a little about life—I mean the worldly points of view you're likely to meet. I came here peaceably, and I only ask for a few words with you. Living, he knew that he would never send that letter. " "Of course—of course," returned Wood, hastily; "anything's better than that. Don’t be frightened, dear. " "We waste time with this fellow," interposed Sir Cecil, "and may lose the object of our quest, who, beyond doubt, has taken refuge in this building. ” Sir John did not hesitate any longer. Wild has done his business. I have one shilling and sevenpence halfpenny left.
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