waters, the shadow which had threatened in his thoughts to descend upon
him passed away. He remembered it only as a dream which might not
trouble him again, and which he would not cherish. Still, there was a
lurking uneasiness and anxiety, born of the inexorable facts, which
favorable circumstances and youthful vivacity could not wholly overcome.

In this state of mind Anthony, in accordance with the wish of his
mother, came to Whitestown Seminary. His description of his first
impressions there was very glowing. He wrote,--

"I cannot hope, my dear friend, to give you any adequate idea of what I
then experienced. For the first time in my life I found kindred spirits.
Your companionship in particular threw a light upon my pathway that made
the days all bright and gave me such joy as I had never before known.
And there was Ralph, so kind and true, and Henry Rose, so honest and
faithful! I cannot tell you how my heart embraced them. It is a simple
truth, telling less than I felt, when I say that I could scarcely sleep
for thinking of my newfound treasures. You need to remember what it is
to dwell in a rough country, isolated and remote from towns, to
appreciate my experience. To me, coming to Whitestown was a translation
to Paradise. It seems extravagant, yet it is true, that I met there
those who were dearer than my life and for whom I would have died. The
first warm friendships of youth are the purest and whitest flowers that
bloom in the soul. If these are blighted, it is forever. Such flowers in
any one life can never grow again.

"And this brings me to that sad day when on the play-ground Ray struck
at me, and through me at my dear, loving mother. As he spoke those cruel
words the world grew dark about me, the dread fear which I had subdued
revived with tenfold power, and upon my heart came the pangs of an