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 only to be allowed to follow its own dictates in rising to the highest standard of which he was capable, instead of being forced into a given channel.

A student of human nature might have been interested in the physiognomy of the two. In connection with a well developed physical organization, though of rather irregular features, which, however, did not detract from the general air of refinement he inspired, he had a high, full forehead, eyes so varying in their expression as to reveal every emotion of his soul, a firm set mouth indicating decision of character, about which there played a tender smile, not the evanescent passion of the moment, but habitual,—the index of a highly sensitive nature.

She had a finely moulded, graceful form, symmetrical features, large, lustrous hazel eyes, full of meaning and earnestness; long, silken eyelashes, and eyebrows of the same shade, as delicately curved as if drawn by a pencil; soft brown hair that shaded a well developed brow; an exquisitely formed mouth which, when at rest, bore the faintest image of a smile as if giving utterance to her own happy thoughts.

Though beautiful she was not brilliant. Possessing a mind of uncommon cultivation, she made no display of it for the admiration of others. To be admired she must be drawn out, not by a mere casual observation, but by some real, earnest thought striking the chord of sympathy within, when it would vibrate to the slightest touch. Mr. Claremont was fortunate enough to touch this chord and it responded.