The fact is, John, I've never spent my entire income; I always made it a point of conscience to keep as far below it as possible." "Mary!" Beyond this simple ejaculation, Wilkinson could not go, but sat, with his eyes fixed wonderingly on the face of his wife.
"It is true, dear," she answered, in her loving gentle way.

"I haven't counted up lately; but, if I do not err, I have twice the sum you needed to-day; and, what is more, the whole is at your service.

So don't let this matter of Ellis's failure to return you the sum borrowed, trouble you in the least.

If it never comes back to you, the loss will be made up in another quarter." It was some moments before Wilkinson could make any answer.

At last, dropping the knife and fork which he held in his hands, he started from his place, and coming round to where his wife sat, drew his arms around her, and as he pressed his lips to hers, said with an unsteady voice-- "God bless you, Mary! You are an angel!" Had she not her reward in that happy moment?
Who will say nay?
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