Verny--oh, happy, happy at last--too happy!" The sounds died away, and his head fell back; for a transient moment more the smile and the brightness played over his fair features like a lambent flame.

It passed away, and Eric was with those he dearliest loved, in the land where there is no more curse.
"Yes, dearest Eric, forgiven and happy now," sobbed Mrs.Trevor; and her tears fell fast upon the dead boy's face, as she pressed upon it a long, last kiss..