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I want you to read it. He asked also for the second volume of Carlyle's FrenchRevolution, which he had with him. I have never seen a more impressive sightthan that snow-white figure in that dim-lit, crowded room. The apple would be intact to-day; there would be no human race; there would be no you; there would be no me.

(See Chapters cclxxvi to cclxxxix; also Appendices N and W. of hissurroundings, the remoteness from disturbing events, as well as the balmytemperature, all contributed to his improved condition. Lit by the glow of theshaded candles, relieved against the dusk richness of the walls, he madea picture of striking beauty. Susy had betterhealth, and her husband was happy in his work.