"I think it would, mother; for it would be very cruel to make anybody
suffer, I have heard you say."
"Then you could love a poor stranger enough to deny yourself some of your
own pleasures for her sake; and you think it would make you happier to do
so, do you?"
"Oh, yes, I am sure we should be happier," said little Susie.
"Well, my dear children, I cannot talk any longer now, but I want you to
repeat this little verse after me until you can remember it:--
"Love is the golden chain that binds
The happy souls above;
And he's an heir of heaven that finds
His bosom glow with _love_."
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