The family soon assembled to hear the good news and see the treasures.
A feast followed and fun and great merriment filled the house. The care of the old man and his grandchild was willingly undertaken by the Vollmars; and these good people lived together in peace and contentment for many years.
THE INHERITANCE
CHAPTERS.
I. MR. ACTON AND HIS SON.
II. THE UNINVITED GUEST.
III. THE FLOWERING PLANT.
IV. THE TWO FAMILIES.
V. THE FEAST.
[Illustration: "By this time they had reached the grave, which was graced by a flowering plant.">[