Only in this third case, where not merely the external action, nor merely the impulse of a happy disposition, but the will itself, the maxim, is in harmony with the moral law, where the good is done for the sake of the good, do we find true morality, that unconditioned, self-grounded worth.

"These crimes," the doctor answered, "have all the elements of a ghostly impulse.

But still the impulse of return grewmysteriously it seemedindependently.

In the soul of Louis XV. apprehension had succeeded to the first instinctive and kingly impulse of courage; he feared the weapon might be poisoned, and hastily sent for a confessor.

"That's mighty good of you," Framtree declared, and yet it was obvious that he could not regard the invitation as purely a friendly impulse, even if he wished to.

But still the impulse of return grewmysteriously it seemedindependently.

"I had the unhappinessthe very great unhappiness," he began, "to feel much displeased with you last night; but upon thinking the whole matter over carefully, I am convinced that in assisting your unfortunate brother to escape you did your best under the circumstances, and were justified in yielding to a very natural and proper sisterly impulse.

The feeling got stronger as Osborn went up the road, and Kit was sorry he had given way to a cowardly impulse.

It wasn't longperhaps five minutesbefore a man showed himself outside the gate, like a spectre dodging this and that way in response to unearthly impulse.