Some inscrutable design of Providence has brought him hither, and right glad I am to behold him.

Years ago, his father rendered me a signal service, which I requited as I best could; and there is nothing I would not gladly do for the son of such a friend.

You will esteem him accordingly, Aveline." "I will not fail in my duty, father," she replied, blushing slightly.
And Jocelyn thought these words were the sweetest he had ever heard pronounced.
"I would pray you to break your fast with us, if our simple fare will content you," said Hugh Calveley, pointing to the table.
"I am not over-dainty, and shall do ample justice to whatever is set before me," Jocelyn replied, smiling.
"It is well," said the Puritan.

"I am glad to find the son of my old friend is not a slave to his appetites, as are most of the young men of this generation." With this they approached the board; and, a lengthy grace being pronounced by Hugh Calveley, Jocelyn sat down by the side of Aveline, scarcely able to believe in the reality of his own happiness--so like a dream it seemed..