The Freemason's Daughter: A Novel — page 135: what you’re looking at

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126 THE FREEMASONS DAUGHTER. speaker, to hazard a second weakness. Henry alone found courage to reply, by a few cheering words, which his sober reason mocked at; for, like the others, he was without hope. ‘When we are nearer related,’’ continued Richard, smiling, “you, Henry, shall direct our establishment, and I will be your clerk—I’ll work ; you shall see how I will work for you and Amy. I have not been an idle servant even when in the employ of those whom I could not love; for you, I’ll wear my fingers to the bone—my pen to the nib. I am sure you will be successful.” | | ‘TI hope so.” “IT am sure so,” continued the speaker; “if ever integrity and honour insured success, you cannot fail. I intend,” he added, “to retire to rest early to-night ; I feel not fatigued, but inclined to sleep. Sing, Amy —sing the last song I bought you.’” Which ?”’ “« The ‘Good Night ;’ I should like to hear it ere I retire to rest.” Good-night—good-night ! how sweetly sounds That kind familiar parting prayer, When kindred hearts are gathered round, And those we love are smiling near. Good-night—good-night ! it marks old Time, His daily race at last has run; The dial’s hand—the household chime— To tell man’s hour of toil is done. ecomnuicloooks (SO mn