"I have taken care of Levi for a good many years, Mrs. Fairfield," added Mr. Gayles; "but I cheerfully resign in your favor."
"I never saw so many grand people and sech nice things in all my born days," said aunt Susan; "but Levi's wuth the whole on 'em. I know he'll make you a good husband, and you'll make him a good wife;" and the old lady planted a hearty smack on the cheek of each.
When Levi and Bessie returned from their bridal tour in Europe, in the following spring, they took up their residence in the mansion of Mr. Watson, on the Point. The Starry Flag and The Starry Flag, Jr., both lie in sight of the house, and both of them are frequently used for long and short trips. While Captain Fairfield—as he is generally called—and his beautiful wife hope the day is far distant which will make him a millionnaire, this event, in the course of nature, must occur; yet is he richer now, in the possession of a noble character and a true Christian spirit, than he can be made by any Freaks of Fortune.
OLIVER OPTIC'S BOOKS
All-Over-the-World Library. By Oliver Optic. First Series. Illustrated. Price per volume, $1.25.
- 1. A Missing Million; or, The Adventures of Louis Belgrade.
- 2. A Millionaire at Sixteen; or, The Cruise of the "Guardian Mother."
- 3. A Young Knight Errant; or, Cruising in the West Indies.
- 4. Strange Sights Abroad; or, Adventures in European Waters.
No author has come before the public during the present generation who has achieved a larger and more deserving popularity among young people than "Oliver Optic." His stories have been very numerous, but they have been uniformly excellent in moral tone and literary quality. As indicated in the general title, it is the author's intention to conduct the readers of this entertaining series "around the world." As a means to this end, the hero of the story purchases a steamer which he names the "Guardian Mother," and with, a number of guests she proceeds on her voyage.—Christian Work, N. Y.
All-Over-the-World Library. By Oliver Optic. Second Series. Illustrated. Price per volume, $1.25.