She then frankly related how she had been tried by Mrs.Tompkins, and how nearly all of her preserves were spoiled, because she could not get home her kettle,--how the unkind feelings which had suddenly sprung up between them in consequence had troubled her, and even caused her to abstain, under conscientious scruples, from the communion.
The minister's heart felt lighter in his bosom as she concluded her simple narrative, and, smiling encouragingly, he said--"Don't let it trouble you, Aunt Mary; it will all come right again.

You have certainly been treated very badly, and I don't wonder at all that your feelings were tried." "But what shall I do ?" asked Aunt Mary, eagerly.

"I feel very much troubled, and am very anxious to have all unkindness done away." "Do you think you can forgive Mrs.Tompkins ?" "Oh, yes.

She has not acted kindly, but I can forgive her from my heart." "Then you might call over and see her, and explain the whole matter.

I am sure all difficulties will end there." "I will go this day," Aunt Mary said, encouragingly.
The minister sat a short time longer, and then went away.