Chapter 26 THE TALL YOUNG LADY IN BROWN.

Not enjoyment and not sorrow

Is our destined end or way;

But to act that each to-morrow

Finds us further than to-day

In the world's broad field of battle

In the bivouac of life

Be not like dumb driven cattle,

Be a hero in the strife.

Longfellow.

As Fern finished her little speech, Crystal hid her face in her hands, but th