In different ranks, belonging almost to two extremes, the child of riches and the child of poverty knew that they possessed kindred spirits, and that their friendship was such that circumstances were not likely again to divide them. Waters was right when she said there was a strong link between Maggie and Jo.
That is the story, an episode, after all, in the life of the little princess, but an episode which was to influence all her future days.
THE END.
TOM, PEPPER, AND TRUSTY.
"Therefore, to this dog will I,
Tenderly, not scornfully,
Render praise and favor:
With my hand upon his head
Is my benediction said,
Therefore, and forever."
—E. B. Browning.