"This note to you was found under papa's pillow after his death; some of it refers to past things; but I should be glad if you could think as kindly as you can of poor papa--and so--if you will read it--" He took it and read it, not without emotion.

Then he laid it down on his table, and said-- "Poor man! he must have suffered a great deal for that night's work.

And you, Ellinor, you have suffered, too." Yes, she had suffered; and he who spoke had been one of the instruments of her suffering, although he seemed forgetful of it.

She shook her head a little for reply.

Then she looked up at him--they were both standing at the time--and said: "I think I shall be happier now.