Brownie’s face fairly shone at his words, then, seeing her husband approaching, she shook him heartily by the hand, and bidding the others good-morning, went away, leaving the house brighter for her coming.
The young man and wife rode in silence for several minutes. Then Adrian, suddenly bending forward, scanned the fair, beautiful face eagerly.
“What is it, dear?” she asked, with a fond, bright smile.
He bent and touched her forehead with his lips.
“God bless you, my own wife!” was his reverend benediction.
He had caught Sir Charles’ last words, and knew that Brownie had accomplished her mission.
THE END
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