32/124 Oh! it is the happiest hour of my life!" And sinking forward, she laid her now weeping face upon the breast of her uncle. Her tears were the out-gushing waters of gladness. "Where did you get it ?" "I have had no need to spend my salary." "Your salary! Have you saved it all ?" "Every dollar. I had clothing sufficient, and there was no other want to take it from me. Dear uncle, how happy it makes me to think that I have it in my power to aid you! Would that the sum was tens of thousands!" Mr.Hartman, as soon as the first surprise was over, said, with evident emotion-- "Jessie, I cannot express how much this incident has affected me. |