Biffy Clyro

Jane, your little feet are bare; lie down and cover yourself with my quilt."  I did so: she put her arm over me, and I nestled close to her.  After a long silence, she resumed, still whispering--  "I am very happy, Jane; and when you hear that I am dead, you must be sure and not grieve: there is nothing to grieve about.  We all must die one day, and the illness which is removing me is not painful; it is gentle and gradual: my mind is at rest.  I leave no one to regret me much: I have only a father; and he is lately married, and will not miss me.  By dying young, I shall escape great sufferings.  I had not qualities or talents to make my way very well in the world: I should have been continually at fault."  "But where are you going to, Helen?  Can you see?  Do you know?"  "I believe; I have faith: I am going to God."  "Where is God?  What is God?"  "My Maker and yours, who will never destroy what He created.  I rely implicitly on His power, and confide wholly in His goodness: I count the hours till that eventful one arrives which shall restore me to Him, reveal Him to me."  "You are sure, then, Helen, that there is such a place as heaven, and that our souls can get to it when we die?"  "I am sure there is a future state; I believe God is good; I can resign my immortal part to Him without any misgiving.  God is my father; God is my friend: I love Him; I believe He loves me."  "And shall I see you again, Helen, when I die?"  "You will come to the same region of happiness: be received by the same mighty, universal Parent, no doubt, dear Jane."  Again I questioned, but this time only in thought.  "Where is that region?  Does it exist?"  And I clasped my arms closer round Helen; she seemed dearer to me than ever; I felt as if I could not let her go; I lay with my face hidden on her neck.  Presently she said, in the sweetest tone--  "How comfortable I am!  That last fit of coughing has tired me a little; I feel as if I could sleep: but don't leave me, Jane; I like to have you near me."  "I'll stay with you, _dear_ Helen: no one shall take me away."