er leaving Mellicent at the door. Neither he
nor Peggy felt inclined to encounter even the oldest of friends in the
first flush of their happiness, but they stood together watching the
scene which greeted the return of the travellers, and rejoicing in the
ease of mind which they had been instrumental in securing.
The door opened, and the light of the lamps streamed out into the
darkness. They saw the figure of the Vicar standing upon the threshold,
and that of his wife by his side: they saw Esther and Mellicent run up
the steps, and the mother's arms stretched wide to receive them; then
the door shut once more, and the light died out. The moonlight seemed
cold and wan after that bright ray, but not so cold as it had been
before, for some of the atmosphere of love and kindness for which that
home was famous seemed to have escaped through the open door, and warmed
the hearts of those who looked on.
"If we can make a home like that, Peg, we shall never be poor, however
little money we may have to spend. We shall have found the greatest
treasure the world can give," said Rob softly; and "Amen!" sighed Peggy
Saville beneath her breath.
THE END.
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