Jasper.
We will hope for this, at least; yet wisely prepare for a different
result."
"As things now appear, I do not see what else remains for us to do.
Ah me! How like lightning from a summer sky has this flashed suddenly
over us. But, Edward, we must not, in the strong trial of our natural
feelings, permit ourselves to forget that dear Fanny is in the higher
guardianship of One who is infinitely wise and good. If she is to pass
from our care to that of Mr. Jasper and his family, it is through His
permission, and He will bring out of it good to all."
"I can see that in my understanding, Edith," replied her husband;
"but, it is hard to _feel_ that it is so."
"Very hard, Edward. Yet, it is something--a great deal--to have the
truth to lean upon, even though it seems to bend under our weight.
Oh! without this truth, it seems as if I would now fall to the
ground helpless. But, let us try and view this painful subject in its
brightest aspect. It is our duty to the child to keep her, if we can,
until she passes her twelfth year."
"Clearly," replied the husband.
"And you think we can do so?"
"We have two advantages--possession and a written contract
guaranteeing the possession."
"True."
"These on our side, I think we have little to fear from Jasper. The
great trial will come afterward.
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