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And think that - all things work together for our good. yet it is cruel, passing cruel, to be torn from the warm embraces of those dear ones with whom we spent the early days of childhood and whose voices have grown so familiar that they almost seem our own, although I go with one to whom I am bound by the most sacred ties and who has promised to protect me with his life. Sunday May the 15th - Rode to Durham to church my heart so oppressed that I could not enjoy the services of the day. Left is some measure sensible of my depravity felt that God alone was able to give peace to my aching heart. May the 17th A delightful day. Yesterday visited a freind (friend) whom I love much her agreeable conversation and engaging manners contributed not a little to alleviate the sorrows of my heart. Oh! who would be devoid of sympathy who would have a heart so callous that it cannot feel another's woe, I pity them they know not what luxury of soul other reap by giving cards the tale of distress and sympathizing and administering consolation to their afflicted and disconsolate fellow beings. How often have I found releif by pouring forth to each this of some confidential and fellow person my causes for greif and they consoled in the endearing language of friendship. take away everything but give that susceptibility of heart which at the