"Yes, my dear," said her husband, "all is well that the Lord does."
"Yes, I know it; but what has he done?"
"Your father"——
"My father! What! tell me!"
"Your father," said Mr. Stevens, "was taken suddenly ill this morning, and when I left him was not able to speak to me."
"Is he living, Sir? O, tell me! Suspense tortures me! Let me know the full extent of the calamity!"
"Your father is now mingling his praises with the redeemed before the throne!"
"What! and have I lost my father? Is he gone without giving me his blessing? How did he die?"
"We found him dead on his knees in the study."
"On his knees! O, happy saint!"