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I must lave you and them at last."
"Thanks be to the Almighty," he exclaimed, fervently; "and don't be
surprised, darlin' of my life, that I spake as I do. Ah, Mary dear," he
proceeded, with, a wild and bitter manner, "I never thought that my love
for you would make me say such words, or wish to feel you torn out of my
breakin' heart; but I know how happy the change will be for you, as
well as the sufferers you are lavin' behind you. Death now is our only
consolation."
"It cannot be that God, who knows the kind and affectionate heart you
have, an' ever had," replied his dying wife, "will neglect you and them
long,"--but she answered with difficulty. "We were very happy," she
proceeded, slowly, however, and with pain; "for, hard as the world was
of late upon us, still we had love and affection among ourselves; and
that, Jemmy, God in his goodness left us, blessed be his--his--holy
name--an' sure it was betther than all he took from us. I hope poor
Alley will recover; she's now nearly a girl, an' will be able to take
care of you and be a mother to the rest.


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