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with adding; that I shall never forget that glorious summer evening; and
always remember with delight that steep hill; and the edge of the precipice
where we stood together; watching the splendid sunset mirrored in the
restless world of waters at our feet … with hearts filled with gratitude to
heaven; and happiness; and love … almost too full for speech。
A few weeks after that; when my mother had supplied herself with an
assistant; I became the wife of Edward Weston; and never have found
cause to repent it; and am certain that I never shall。 We have had trials;
and we know that we must have them again; but we bear them well
together; and endeavour to fortify ourselves and each other against the
final separation … that greatest of all afflictions to the survivor。 But; if we
keep in mind the glorious heaven beyond; where both may meet again; and
sin and sorrow are unknown; surely that too may be borne; and; meantime;
we endeavour to live to the glory of Him who has scattered so many
blessings in our path。
Edward; by his strenuous exertions; has worked surprising reforms in
his parish; and is esteemed and loved by its inhabitants … as he deserves;
for whatever his faults may be as a man (and no one is entirely without); I
defy anybody to blame him as a pastor; a husband; or a father。
Our children; Edward; Agnes; and little Mary; promise well; their
education; for the time being; is chiefly committed to me; and they shall
want no good thing that a mother's care can give。 Our modest income is
amply sufficient for our requirements: and by practising the economy we
learnt in harder times; and never attempting to imitate our richer
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neighbours; we manage not only to enjoy comfort and contentment
ourselves; but to have every year something to lay by for our children; and
something to give to those who need it。
And now I think I have said sufficient。
End of The Project Gutenberg Etext of Agnes Grey; by Anne Bronte
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