ABSTRACT
Content had already infused its healing balm in the bosom of Waldorf; employment gave a zest to his hours, and, accompanied by Lok, he cultured / the fertile spot that surrounded his tranquil retirement. His softened mind no longer sighed for the bustle of the world; the conversation of his friend, and the possession of Helena, bounded his desires. Her unusual absence in a morning uncommonly fine, rather astonished him; but, as she returned home, and expatiated on the pleasures of her walk, all concern ceased: frequent absences succeeded, yet she declined being accompanied. ‘Contemplation and solitude,’ she would say, ‘suited her present turn of mind.’ – No particular event occurred; and day after day glided on in calm obscurity.
