At once all was made clear between them; for whatever the world might say, they were in the sight of heaven equal, and she received as much as she gave.
* * * * * When Jael brought in lights the room seemed to me, at first, all in a wild dazzle.

Then I saw John rise, and Miss March with him.

Holding her hand, he led her across the room.

His head was erect, his eyes shining--his whole aspect that of a man who declares before all the world, "This is MY OWN." "Eh ?" said my father, gazing at them from over his spectacles.
John spoke brokenly, "We have no parents, neither she nor I.

Bless her--for she has promised to be my wife." And the old man blessed her with tears..