For a few moments not a word was spoken, for Marielle could not control her voice sufficiently. She was moved beyond expression, and realised more fully than ever she had done what a gift had been entrusted to her by God, in that glorious voice and high musical talent. Presently however she turned to Mrs. Duncan with glistening eyes, and remarked simply:
“I shall always consider what you have told me, as my greatest reward, since no amount of money could ever be worth to me what the knowledge of the good I was the instrument, in God’s hands, of doing, will ever be.”
(To be concluded.)
[A DREAM OF FAIR SERVICE.]
By C. A. MACIRONE.
CHAPTER III.
THE POOR ITALIAN PEASANT, ROSA GOVONA.