Catherine Marsh

“ High-spirited, and fearless for himself, for his sisters Hedley was ever thoughtful, and treated them with invariable gentleness. The tenderness of his boyish years, for all who were under the power of his superior strength, was the germ of that constant consideration and goodness exercised in after-life towards those who were under his command, which drew forth from them an affection meet to illustrate the words, "Peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die." ”

“ From this time Hedley's love for his mother gradually deepened into that peculiar form of protecting tenderness which seems the prerogative of a widow's son, and there grew up with his growth an almost feminine gentleness and a sensitive regard for the feelings of others, which, combined with singular strength and stedfastness of character, rendered the friendship of his matured manhood so precious to those who had the privilege of enjoying it. ”

“ Summer is changing the aspect of all around. The plains beneath are already clothed in green; the vines, olives, pomegranates and hawthorn, with roses, geraniums, and other wild but sweetly-scented flowers, shed their fragrance through the air, and every thing looks charming. ”