"But there--we must not repine--even in my sorrow, I feel how much we have to be thankful for." "Yes, indeed," her sister said, "we have truly reason to be grateful." As she spoke, Reuben looked at her more and more intently.

He had started when she first spoke, outside the house.
"Good heavens!" he exclaimed, "is it possible, or am I dreaming?
Surely you are Miss Kate Ellison ?" "Certainly I am," she said in surprise, at his tone; "but I don't think--I don't remember--why, surely it is not Reuben Whitney ?".