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There is a time for everything under the sun , saith the preacher . This is the season for tender forbearance , and if need be , of forgiveness . '' Herbert blessed her humane tolerance in his alarmed heart , when Mabel awoke from her troubled slumbers at midnight , in extreme pain , that culminated before dawn , in convulsions . Two physicians were hastily summoned , and when Mrs. Sutton arrived about noon , she met Phillis outside the door of the sick-chamber , carrying a lifeless infant in her arms , and weeping bitterly . This was the end of the months of hopeful longing and glad anticipation which were Heaven 's messengers of healing and comfort to the sick and lonely heart . The cunningly-fashioned robes were never to have a wearer , the clasping arms to remain still empty . Oh wondrous mystery -- past finding out -- of the human soul !