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Rh jarring of discordant strings both in themselves and each other. Then they begin to see with a more purified vision, and to enter more seriously upon their duties in life, which call for earnestness of purpose, and a mutual looking to the same end. The very pressure of external circumstances brings them into a more intimate nearness to each other; and the effort to do right, in the various relations they hold to each other and society, hides more and more the faults of each, and brings forth into a clearer view the excellences that form the true groundwork of their characters.

mistake which most young couples commit is that of commencing the world in too imposing a manner. The desire to make an appearance is usually quite strong; and it often happens that the young husband is more disposed for a “dash,” than the wife, especially if she have always been used to a good style of living