THANKFUL REST.

A Tale.

By ANNIE S. SWAN.

Author of "Aldersyde," "Carlowrie" "Shadowed" &c. &c.



There is no road, though rough and steep,
Without an end at last,
And every rock upon the way
By patience can be passed.

There are few human hearts too hard
For gentleness to win;
Somewhere a hidden chink appears
Where love may enter in.



1889



CONTENTS

I. UNWELCOME NEWS.
II. THE PARSONAGE.