. The New England magazine . iiiii. The Home of Mrs. Partingto est, seemed his native atmosphere ; heradiated helpfulness, courtesy, and good-nature, as a hearth-fire sends out heatand light. Yet he gave one a sense ofmassive strength and reserved forcewhich convinced one that in time oftrouble, his faithful friendship would bea shelter like the shadow of a greatrock in a weary land. If feeling de-pressed, tired, and disheartened, youcame into his presence, the very touchof his hand seemed to inspire you withnew hope, and you presently found your-self wondering how you ever could havebeen so f
. The New England magazine . iiiii. The Home of Mrs. Partingto est, seemed his native atmosphere ; heradiated helpfulness, courtesy, and good-nature, as a hearth-fire sends out heatand light. Yet he gave one a sense ofmassive strength and reserved forcewhich convinced one that in time oftrouble, his faithful friendship would bea shelter like the shadow of a greatrock in a weary land. If feeling de-pressed, tired, and disheartened, youcame into his presence, the very touchof his hand seemed to inspire you withnew hope, and you presently found your-self wondering how you ever could havebeen so feeble and cowardly as to thinkthe world dark, or your trials his wonderful capacity for inspiringcheerfulness and hope could have beenextended and applied, like steam or elec-tricity, he would have been the greatestbenefactor to the human race that theworld has ever seen. As it was, he didall the good in his power, and nothingbut his lack of means prevented him frombeing the most liberal and large-heartedof philanthrop
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