But, Aunt Mary, 'let has-beens be has-beens.' I am sorry that there has occurred the least bit of coolness between us." Aunt Mary's heart bounded as lightly as if a hundred-pound weight had been taken from it; she was made happy on the instant.
"You don't know how glad I am to hear you say so, Mrs.Tompkins," she said, earnestly.

"It has removed a load from my heart.

Hereafter, I hope nothing will occur again to disturb our friendly feelings.

You may have the kettle again, in a day or two, in welcome, and keep it as long as you please." The breach was thus easily healed; and had Aunt Mary gone over on Saturday to see Mrs.Tompkins, she would have saved herself a world of trouble.
Still, nothing of this was known to the other members of the church, who were as full of conjecture as ever, touching the singular conduct, as they called it, of Aunt Mary.

The minister said nothing, and Mrs.
Tompkins, of course, said nothing; and no one ventured to question Aunt Mary.
On the next Sabbath, Aunt Mary came to church as usual, and all eyes were instantly upon her.
Some thought she still looked troubled, and was paler than before, while others perceived that she was really more cheerful.