His Other Wife: A Novel — page 92: what you’re looking at

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84 RACHEL'S COMMANDS. Uriel’s pathway, and his hearth was lonely; he had only the dog to comfort his long evenings; when the day was done. He mighi have had wife and children! Oh, yes, he might, dear reader; but he had ‘‘ waited” for these, along with other blessings, and God had not chosen to send them. For poor Rachel the Indian now concéived the affection that a strong nature feels for a weak, lorn, helpless crea- ture that has mutely claimed protection and kindness. She had been as a foundling laid at his door, and as such he had taken her to his affectionate care. Then the poor baby came—the child its father had willed should never look upon the sun. Both were sacred trusts from Heaven to Uriel’s great heart. He took them in and sheltered them, and verily he had his reward. © CHAPTER VIII. RACHEL S COMMANDS, A part of Uriel’s prophecy came to pass. Health of mind came back to Rachel’s disordered faculties; the dull, unnatural apathy passed from her, and the dear duties of maternity exerted their wonted influence. But: her bodily health remained always feeble. One thing EComicbooks: (E(@) 3