Before Walter slept that night, he had received help and comfort.
"'He knoweth the way that I take: when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.'"
He read out of his precious Bible; and, like a little child, he placed his hand in that of his Father, and was at peace.
[CHAPTER XXII.]
HOME AGAIN AT NO. 8.
"SO I have all my flock safe," said Dr. Arundel, glancing round the table where the greater portion of his family were assembled. Even Tom had petitioned to come down to tea for once, and poor little Dolly's eyes had looked very wistful as he was lifted out of the nursery.
"Another night, dear," Nellie had said gently; "but it will be too much for mamma, will it not Mary, to have all down?"
"Yes, indeed," said Mary; "poor mamma! Besides, Dolly, see what cook has sent us up for tea—some of her nice buns; and yours is here, look!"