Never on his sweet serene brow have I seen a frown of discontent, or a cloud of sourceless sorrow, such as too often come—­the last especially to mine—­born of that melancholy which has its root far back in the bosoms of my ancestors.

Such as his life is, he accepts it manfully; and in his shadow I find protection and grow strong.

Reader, farewell!

THE END.

FOOTNOTES: 

[Footnote 6:  This was previous to Bertie’s visit.]

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