Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1885 edition. Excerpt: ...words, and was therefore amazed when Richard put out his hand, and said, " John, forgive me." " With all my heart, Richard." The tears were in his eyes, his browu face flushed scarlet with emotion. He held Richard's hand firmly, and said, " I beg your pardon also, Richard." " Will you come in and see Phyllis?" " Do you really mean such a kindness? " " I do, indeed; if Phyllis is able to see you. Let us go and ask." Harriet was idling about the parlor, dusting the already dusted furniture as they entered. The face was as impassive as a bronze statue. "Go and ask Miss Phyllis, Harriet, if she is able to see Mr. Mil-lard." In a minute she was by Phyllis's side. " Miss Phill, honey, Miss Phill, dar's a miracle down stairs, nothin' at all less. Mass'r Richard and Mass'r John sittin' together like two lambs, and Mass'r Richard says, ' Can you see Mass'r John a few minutes?' " The poetic Greek said, " Destiny loves surprises," and our Christian forefathers called all unexpected pleasures and profits,;' Godsends." I think such " Godsends " come often to those who ask them. At any rate, Phyllis was asking this very favor, and even while the supplication was on her lips it was granted her. It was Richard, too, who brought John to her side; and he clasped their hands in his, and then went away and left them together. The solemn tenderness of such a meeting needed but few words. John thought life could hardly give him again moments so holy and so sweet. O, how precious are these sudden unfoldings of loving-kindness! These Godsends of infinite love! He had not dared to expect any thing for himself; he had only asked for the life of Phyllis, and it had been given him with that royal compassion that adds, " grace unto favor." The happy come back to life...
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