ender them easy was
omitted, and many things also were procured, in the shape of additional
comforts, to which they had not been accustomed before.

At length the arrival of the much wished-for vessel was announced, and
John O'Brien, after having agreed to let Una know by letter where the
Bodagh's car should meet them, mounted the day coach, and proceeded to
welcome home his future brother-in-law, prepared, at the same time, to
render both to him and his parents whatever assistance they stood in
need of, either pecuniary or otherwise, after so long and so trying a
voyage.

The meeting of two such kindred spirits may be easily conceived. There
were few words wasted between them, but they were full of truth and
sincerity.

"My noble fellow," said O'Brien, clasping Connor's hand, "she is at home
with a beating heart and a happy one, waiting for you."

"John," replied the other fervently, "the wealth of the universe is
below her price. I'm not worthy of her, except in this, that I could
shed my heart's dearest blood to do her good."

"Little you know of it yet," said the other smiling significantly, "but
you will soon."

It appeared that Fardorougha's wife had borne the hardships of both
voyages better than her husband, who, as his son sensibly observed, had
been too much worn down before by the struggle between his love for him
and his attachment to his money.

"His cares are now nearly over," said Connor, with a sigh. "Indeed, he
is so far gone that I don't know how to lave him while I'm providin' a
home for him to die in."

"That is already done," replied O'Brien. "Una did not forget it. They
have a house near ours, furnished with everything that can contribute to
their comfort."

Connor, on hearing this, paused, and his cheek became pale and red
alternately with emotion--his nerves thrilled, and a charm of love and
pleasure diffused itself over his whole being.

"There is no use in my speaking," he exclaimed; "love her more than I do
I cannot."

In consequence of Fardorougha's illness, they were forced to travel by
slower and shorter stages than they intended. O'Brien, however, never
left them; for he knew that should the miser die on the way, they would
require the presence and services of a friend. In due time, however,
they reached the place appointed by John for the car to meet them; and
ere many hours had passed, they found themselves once more in what they
could call their home. From the miser's min