erself was too low
to ask for him, if indeed she was conscious that he was not there. They
could not tell; she lay without taking any notice.

But just as the last rays of the sun were bright in the leaves of the
trees and on the hills in the distance, Mr. Mathieson's step was heard.
One of the neighbours met him and told him what he must expect; and he
came straight to Nettie's room. And when he bent down over her and
spoke, Nettie knew his voice and opened her eyes, and once more smiled.
It was like a smile from another country. Her eyes were fixed on him.
Mr. Mathieson bent yet nearer and put his lips to hers; then he tried to
speak.

"My little peacemaker, what shall I do without you?"

Nettie drew a long, long breath. "Peace--is--made," she slowly said.

And the peacemaker was gone.

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