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so far to see him, and he and his good wife bestirred themselves upon hospitality, intent to make their atay as enjoyable as possible. They had sent word on before, stating when thoy should arrive, and Mr Ruggles was at the station to meet them when the train stopped at Redville, his benevolent face shining with heartfolt pleasure, his, small grey eyes gleaming with an honest welcome. He had come in a handsome carriage, With a noble pair of bay horses that anyone might have been proud to drive, and Ruby thought there was cortainly something of style about the turn-out, if there was not about the man himself. ‘t Bless my heart ! I’m downright glad to see you, sir,” he said, shaking Mr Gordon heartily by the hand. ‘And you, too, miss,” turning to Ruby and receiving her. daintily gloved hand with almost an air of reverence. ‘It is long since the old house up yonder has known what it was to have a bright young face in it, and I know it'll do mother a heap of good to have you with us for a while.” Ruby knew he was thinking of the daughter, whom he had so loved, by the quiver of his chin and the sudden redden- ing of his eyes. “T havo enjoyed every inch of the trip,” Ruby answered. ‘The scenery is delight- ful, and, if you have plenty of time, Mr Ruggles, I shall want you-to show me all: the pretty spots about Redville. tomicbets.comn