If you do, and let him fall into vice, you'll never be lucky, George." "Oh, you ain't going to die, old Nelly," said George; "not for many years yet.

You're pulled down, and thin, but you'll pick up again with the spring.

Now, old girl, get some supper out before he comes home." They gave her supper, and put her to bed.

In the morning, very early, George heard the sound of wheels below his bedroom window; and looking out, saw that Madge was driving out of the yard in a light cart, and, watching her closely, saw her pick up Ellen and the child just outside the gate.

Then he went to bed again, and, when he awoke, he heard Madge's voice below, and knew she was come back.
He went down, and spoke to her.