Excerpt from Jonathan Upglade

It is early June - to me one of the most beautiful times of the year. I have rowed across the lake, and here, out of the world of men, I am. The hour set for my decision is at hand, it finds me seated on the green bank beneath the spreading lindens.

The leaves above me seem to murmur, "Be true to that 'low whisper' within thee". The spring that wells up at my feet utters, in rippling notes, the same inspiring words. The goldfinch sings, with exquisite sweetness and tenderness, the same words, "Be true to that 'low whisper' within thee".

Two careers lie before me, and the time to choose has come! Thanks to you, leaves, waters, birds, and all else so kind and beautiful! Thanks to you, you make it easier for me!

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