| The first excerpt represents the element of Air. It speaks of mental influences and the process of thought, and is drawn from Records of a Family of Engineers by Robert Louis Stevenson: families. Scott was in the same town nourishing similar
dreams. But in the eyes of the women these dreams would be
foolish and idolatrous.
I have before me some volumes of old letters addressed to
Mrs. Smith and the two girls, her favourites, which depict in
a strong light their characters and the society in which they
moved.
`My very dear and much esteemed Friend,' writes one
correspondent, `this day being the anniversary of our
acquaintance, I feel inclined to address you; but where shall
I find words to express the fealings of a graitful HEART,
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The second excerpt represents the element of Fire. It speaks of emotional influences and base passions, and is drawn from Adventure by Jack London: all recruits to Morgan and Raff, there was no clause in the
document forbidding him from chartering the Emily.
"'There's your contract,' says she, passing it back. 'And a very
good contract it is. The next time you draw one up, insert a
clause that will fit emergencies like the present one.' And, Lord,
Lord, she had him, too.
"But there's the breeze, and I'm off. Good-bye, old man. Hope the
little girl succeeds. The Martha's a whacking fine boat, and she'd
take the place of the Jessie."
CHAPTER XVII--"YOUR" MISS LACKLAND
The next morning Sheldon came in from the plantation to breakfast,
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