It is best, I think, that these little family matters should be adjusted in private." "My dear ma'am," said the Admiral, "if it is indeed this man's money that has bought back my pension, then I can have no scruples about taking it.

You have brought sunshine upon us, ma'am, when the clouds were at their darkest, for here is my boy who insists upon returning the money which I got.

He can keep it now to pay his debts.

For what you have done I can only ask God to bless you, ma'am, and as to thanking you I can't even----" "Then pray don't try," said the widow.

"Now run away, Admiral, and make your peace with Mrs.Denver.I am sure if I were she it would be a long time before I should forgive you.