At least she is spared the knowledge of her husband's ruin." "Nay, call it not that, dear father.

Master Harmer says that things are beginning to look up again after the terrible visitation, and surely your affairs will look up likewise." "In a measure, yes," he answered.

"I have at least sold the old house for a better sum than I expected; and the purchaser has bought all the rich furniture, save such things as I would not sell for the sake of your poor mother.

These I shall move shortly to your home, my child.

My good friend says that it is hard by his house, so the journey will not be a difficult one." "No, father," answered Gertrude, with glowing cheeks.