Ruby's Reward — page 372: what you’re looking at

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Ge en he a ee See RC wo ee ee ae jie eee Ne Oe he e a “With all my heart,” he answered, tenderly. Shall it bea tenth ora fifth? You shall decide that ques- tion some other time. Justnow, however, I have to remind you, Mrs. Richardson, that our train leaves in just half an hour, and we must be on the wing; butiny bright, beautiful wite, my heart is full of joy at the thought that I am to bring you back here, to a home so worthy of you, and where you are so well fitted to reign.” * * * * x= x = What more can we add, but to say that in the years that came and went, these two faithfully kept the resolution made on their wedding-day. The memory of the trials of his early life kept Wal- ter’s heart green and tender, and he never turned away from a cry of distress or withheld his bounty wherever there was a call to do good; while Ruby’s brief experience of poverty and care made her a sweet and gentle sympathizer with all who were in trouble, and many a home was brightened by her be- nevolence, Many a despairing Leart was comforted by her deeds of mercy aud love. Mrs. Gordon proved to be completely changed by that trying experience, which had so nearly resulted in the exposure of her treachery, and disgrace to the Tame she bore. She was softened and subdued ; her pride conquered; her affections quickened. Aud when, three years later, her hand was sought and won by a noble and deyoted clergyman, she was well fitted for the position she was to occupy. ‘Estelle will make a lovely minister's wife,” Ruby declared ; and she did, although she always affirmed that if there was any gvod in her, if was all owing to the living example of her beautiful sister. Madam Howland lived to an advanced age—lived to welcome and love three noble boys and two sweet little girls—her great grandchildren, and the pride of her heart; and, ne ee few yeas ot her life, she was content to give up her own ho aesdae with Walter and his wife. comb ook on)