Give my love to mother and Martha, Affectionately yours, EDWARD." Mr.Howland mused for some time after receiving the letter; then he turned to his desk, and wrote briefly, as follows-- "MY DEAR SON--I have your letter enclosing a draft for one thousand dollars.

I thank you for the remittance, but, happily, have received aid from an unexpected quarter, and do not now need the money.

With this I return the draft you sent.

I regret any injustice I may have done you in a former letter, and hope you will forgive a too warm expression of my feelings.
Yours, &c., ANDREW HOWLAND." This letter was dispatched by the Southern mail, and then Mr.
Howland turned his steps homeward.

He felt strangely.