These dreadful creatures would prowl around everywhere; they might even penetrate the shrubbery to the foot of the stairs leading to his own retired room; they would destroy his happiness and drive him mad.

" "Not so cruel as the woman who for a few pounds sells the happiness of thousands of human beings.

You will be assuring her happiness, which, at all events, is something tangiblea present harvest!

"You wish it?" "I think," answered Paul steadily, "that it is for Catrina's happiness.

It will be a great happiness to me.

I suspect that you have done thisyou and hefor our happiness.

"But it is for our happiness, is it not, Paul?

At times duty is the kedge-anchor of happiness.

I will say this for myself, for it is only the truth: I tried in all ways to do well and right, and honor my mother's memory and her teachings, and earn the happiness that had come to me, as best I could.

By-and-by came my little puppy, and then my cup was full, my happiness was perfect.

Is it not surprising, sir, that people like Mrs. Abbott and Mr. Dodge should have it in their power to injure such as those whose happiness we have just had the honour of commemorating in advance?" "Why, commodore, a fly may bite an elephant, if he can find a weak spot in his hide.

" As few women are jealous on their wedding-day, Grace took this in good part, and they descended the stairs together, side by side, reflecting each other's happiness, in their timid but conscious smiles.

It is true the family did not quit the grounds, but, with this exception, ease and tranquil happiness reigned throughout.

" "Ah! that is a happiness, I fear, that is not in reserve for me!" said Mr. Howel, shaking his head.

When awake, the infant will be cheerful and sprightly, and, loving to be played with, will often break out into its merry, happy, laugh; whilst, on the other hand, when asleep, it will appear calm, every feature composed, its countenance displaying an expression of happiness, and frequently, perhaps, lit up with a smile.

The Emancipation which I desire is such an Emancipation only, as I firmly believe to be compatible not only with the due subordination and happiness of the labourer, but with the permanent interests of his employer.

Maud's imagination portrayed scenes of happiness, in which domestic duties, Bob beloved, almost worshipped, and her father and mother happy in the felicity of their children, were the prominent features; while Beulah and little Evert filled the back-ground of the picture in colours of pleasing softness.

The captain was grave, more thoughtful than usual, and his wife, accustomed to study his countenance for so much of her happiness, saw at once that something lay heavy on his mind.

To have Bob liberated, and restored to them, was approaching perfect happiness, though it surpassed her powers not to dread misfortunes.

But he did not speak; the happiness and peace within him were too great for words.

But I have a still more powerful inducement to prefix your name to this volume, as it gives me an opportunity of letting the world know that I enjoy the honour and happiness of your friendship; and of thus publickly testifying the sincere regard with which I am, My dear Sir, Your very faithful And obedient servant, JAMES BOSWELL. LONDON, 20th September, 1785.

The opinion of philosophers concerning happiness in a cottage, considered.

Dr. Johnson regretted it as hurtful to human happiness: 'For (said he) it spreads mankind, which weakens the defence of a nation, and lessens the comfort of living.

And as to Hume,a man who has so much conceit as to tell all mankind that they have been bubbled for ages, and he is the wise man who sees better than they,a man who has so little scrupulosity as to venture to oppose those principles which have been thought necessary to human happiness,is he to be surprized if another man comes and laughs at him?

The art of cooking plays a very important part in the matter of health, and thus of comfort and happiness.