"And I've told papa all about it.

I wish he didn't have to know, because it will make him very sorry." "Yes," sighed Violet, "it grieves him very much when his dear children do wrong.

I hope, dear Lulu, that thought will help you to be good in future.
Still more, that you will learn to hate and forsake sin because it is dishonoring and displeasing to God, because it grieves the dear Saviour who loves you and died to redeem you." Forgiveness was readily accorded by both Mr.Dinsmore and his daughter, and Lulu went to bed comparatively happy after a short visit and kind motherly talk from Grandma Elsie.
Two days later Max was released from his imprisonment.

He more than half dreaded to make his appearance below stairs, thinking every one would view him askance, but was agreeably surprised by being greeted on every hand with the utmost kindness and cordiality.
On the following Monday he and the other children were sent to the Oaks to make the promised visit.
Gracie alone needed some persuasion to induce her to go of her own free will, and that only because mamma was not going.

Gracie was not at all sure that she could live two whole weeks without her dear mamma.
Just before they started, Mr.Dinsmore made Max very happy by the restoration of his money and watch.