It is not surprising that years of devotion from the latter, combined with all the affection of his mother for her departed son, now resting on Judith, should at length have prevailed upon her to be united to them by stronger ties; after having refused many offers, and among the first, one from Mr. Lindsey, who had returned to America as soon as the intelligence of George’s death reached him.

In Judith’s becoming the wife of John, there was no infidelity in either to the memory of his brother; it was cherished by both during life, and by each in the heart of the other.


[6] Nahant beach, the roar of which is distinctly heard in Salem on a still evening.

THE BABES OF EXILE.

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BY EFFIE FITZGERALD.

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“To roam o’er heaving waters bright,