| The first excerpt represents the past or something you must release, and is drawn from Beauty and The Beast by Bayard Taylor: gate, Prince Alexis, who had heard and enjoyed the noises in the
village from a balcony on the western tower, made his appearance on
the head of the steps which led from the court-yard to the state
apartments. The dreaded whip was in his hand; his eyes seemed
about to start from their sockets, in their wild, eager, hungry
gaze; the veins stood out like cords on his forehead; and his lips,
twitching involuntarily, revealed the glare of his set teeth. A
frightened hush filled the castle. Some of the domestics were on
their knees; others watching, pale and breathless, from the
windows: for all felt that a greater storm than they had ever
experienced was about to burst. Sasha and the castle-steward had
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The second excerpt represents the present or the deciding factor of the moment, and is drawn from A Book of Remarkable Criminals by H. B. Irving: so. The r--g fits the little finger. Many thanks and love to--
Jennie (Peace's daughter Jane). I will tell you what I thought
of when I see you about arranging matters. Excuse this
scribbling." In answer to Mr. Clegg, Mrs. Dyson admitted that
Peace had given her a ring, which she had worn for a short time
on her little finger.
Another letter ran: "If you have a note for me, send now whilst
he is out; but you must not venture, for he is watching, and you
cannot be too careful. Hope your foot is better. I went to
Sheffield yesterday, but I could not see you anywhere. Were you
out? Love to Jane." Mrs. Dyson denied that she had known of an
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The third excerpt represents the future or something you must embrace, and is drawn from The Call of the Canyon by Zane Grey: embrace. Carley saw dim eyes--the stress of agitation, but no surprise.
"Oh, Carley!" burst out the Western girl, with voice rich and full, yet tremulous.
"Flo, I've come to wish you happiness," replied Carley, very low.
Was it the same Flo? This seemed more of a woman--strange now--white and
strained--beautiful, eager, questioning. A cry of gladness burst from her.
Carley felt herself enveloped in strong close clasp-and then a warm, quick
kiss of joy, It shocked her, yet somehow thrilled. Sure was the welcome
here. Sure was the strained situation, also, but the voice rang too glad a
note for Carley. It touched her deeply, yet she could not understand. She
had not measured the depth of Western friendship.
"Have you--seen Glenn?" queried Flo, breathlessly.
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