Mr. Bright read the letter through to the end, then fell on his knees
and in silence rejoiced and gave thanks.

You may talk about rewards, good people, but will you measure out in
dollars about the worth of feelings that filled the heart of Mr.
Charles Bright on this occasion? It is only in the coin of the
everlasting kingdom that such a result can be told.

The next day the bank passed $237.45 to the credit of the schoolmaster.
The check was good!

There was a joyous dinner at Elder Weaver's house that same Christmas
day, the family being united again, the prodigal returned, and bringing
with him a wife newly wedded.

Leave them at dinner. Only God and the members of the household should
look upon such a scene.

"Dodd" and his wife also spent a day with Mr. Bright, on their way to
their home in the metropolis.

It was a joyous occasion, all hearts overflowing with such pleasure as
there is among the angels, over one sinner that repenteth.




CHAPTER XXIV.