"Is it possible, my dear sir?—Is it so late?" exclaimed Harry.
It was in fact de Vaux, come to accompany Harry to Longbridge, to meet the body of our poor Charlie: so closely, on that eventful day, were joy and sadness mingled to the friends at Wyllys-Roof.
Elinor had risen from her seat as her grandfather approached.
"You feel better, my child," he said kindly.
"I am happy, grandpapa!—happy as I can be TO-DAY!" she added, blushing, and weeping, and throwing her arms about his neck.
"It is all right, I see. May you be blessed, together, my children!" said the venerable man, uniting their hands.
After an instant's silence, Elinor made a movement to leave the room.
"I am going to Longbridge, but I shall hope to see you again in the evening," said Harry, before she left him.
"When you come back, then. You are going to Longbridge, you say?"
"Yes," Said Harry sadly; "to meet Van Horne and Smith, with—"