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Rh repeated thought, to take the surface for the deep, we have conceived these goddesses as if they only gave loveHness to gesture ; where- as their true function is to give graciousness to deed, the other loveliness arising naturally out of that. In which function Charis becomes Charitas; and has a name and praise even greater than that of Faith or Truth, for these may be maintained sullenly and proudly; but Charis is in her countenance always gladdening (Aglaia), and in her service instant and humble; and the true wife of Vulcan, or Labour. And it is not until her sincerity of function is lost, and her mere beauty