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ly he has suffered during my long terrible 
absence. Now, sir, kindly tell me, when can 
I go to him?” 
“To-morrow afternoon we shall take our de- 
parture. First acquaint your good friends at 
the institution with your great new joy; then 
to-morrow morning I will visit you at the 
house and satisfy your motherly guardian the 
good matron that I and my mission are both 
honest and worthy of her fullest confidence. 
Afterwards we will take train for home and 
happiness.” 
At once she arose from her seat, and extend- 
ing her trembling little hand, she said. 
“T will follow your instructions. I can 
never express to you my full appreciation of 
your kind sympathy and great assistance. 
Now good bye, to-morrow I will see you at the 
house.” 
For a moment I stood and watched her 
graceful form disappear among the trees. My 
emotions can be guessed better than described. 
Then with joyous heart I rapidly walked home- 
ward, 
THE RE-UNION. 
The following morning I bade the good folks 
at the farm-house farewell, and while all Nature 
was fully aroused to the charms of a bright de- 
lightful day, I turned my steps toward the 
Sanitarium. I received a hearty welcome on my 
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