"'I want my mamma to come home quick,' the poor little fellow burst into tears." "I caught him in my arms where he sobbed a long time before he could explain." "'I've been naughty, aunt Marion. I took that nice book of pictures down from the shelf.'" "'Oh, I'm sorry, darling!'" I said. "'Did you enjoy seeing them?'" "'No, I didn't. I was afraid somebody would come; and then I knew God could see right through the sky. I'm so sorry now.'" "How could I utter one word of reproof? The gentle monitor in his breast had done that. I only reminded him how ready God is to forgive us when we have sinned; and we knelt down together to ask him to have compassion for the sake of his Son Jesus Christ." "He jumped up from his low chair, with such a bright face, and asked quickly:" "'Has he forgiven me, aunt Marion?'" "'Yes, dear, I think he has; and you will not touch the book again.'" "'No, I wont till you show it to me. That is the way I like to see it best. Now I feel glad.'" "I longed for you to see him then. His eyes sparkled with happiness, and a heart at ease; his cheeks were mantled with roses; and his cherry lips were dimpled with smiles. Do you wonder we all love him so dearly?" Mr. Wallingford's health was now confirmed. A regular correspondence had been kept up between him and Marion, in which they had learned to understand each other well. There seemed to be a peculiar harmony in their views, as well as in the principles which actuated their conduct. The travellers' return was fixed for June, when it was arranged that a certain ceremony at the parsonage should be followed by a tour to Canada, the lakes, Chicago, and home by the Southern route; via, Washington, Philadelphia and New York. It had never been Mr. Wallingford's intention to give up the practice of law. He believed it better for every man to have some regular business; and to endeavor to excel in it. Early in the spring, therefore, he had written Mr. Van Husen, requesting that gentleman to purchase him a handsome residence in a pleasant and healthy location. This was to be their winter home, where Gertrude and her boy would always be welcomed as part of the family. A wing, thrown out on the West side of Rose Cottage, would give ample accommodations to the two families in summer. Under these circumstances, it is not strange that the lawyer should feel drawn toward his native land; nor that he should consider the caution of his medical adviser, to remain abroad until June, entirely needless. The last days of February found them slowly making their way, in company with Mr. Radcliffe, the English nobleman, above mentioned, through France, pausing for a few days at Nice, where they had made some agreeable friends; and then crossing that country to England.