| The third excerpt represents the element of Water. It speaks of pure spiritual influences and feelings of love, and is drawn from A Legend of Montrose by Walter Scott: intervened between them was, according to the manners of the
times, sufficient distinction between master and servant, even
though the former was, as in the present instance, of high rank.
Meanwhile the guests stood by the fire--the young nobleman under
the chimney, and his servants at some little distance.
"What do you think, Anderson," said the former, "of our fellow-
traveller?"
"A stout fellow," replied Anderson, "if all be good that is
upcome. I wish we had twenty such, to put our Teagues into some
sort of discipline."
"I differ from you, Anderson," said Lord Menteith; "I think this
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The fourth excerpt represents the element of Earth. It speaks of physical influences and the impact of the unseen on the visible world, and is drawn from The Mansion by Henry van Dyke: I wish to be known for different qualities. Dignity and prudence
are
the things that people trust. Every one knows that I can afford
to
live in the house that suits me. It is a guarantee to the
public.
It inspires confidence. It helps my influence. There is a text
in
the Bible about 'a house that hath foundations.' That is the
proper kind of
a mansion for a solid man."
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