But she did not live long to enjoy the good things bestowed upon her.

She died of consumption about four years after her famous adventure." "What a pity, papa! wasn't it ?" "For those who loved her, yes; but not for her, if she was ready for heaven.

Do you think it was ?" "No, sir, 'cause it is the happy land where Jesus is, and nobody is ever sick or sorry or in pain.

But I don't want to go there yet; I'd rather stay a good while longer here with you and mamma." "I want you to, darling, if such be God's will," he returned low and tenderly, bending down to press a fatherly kiss on her round, rosy cheek.
"Your father would hardly know how to do without his little Elsie." She looked up into his face with shining eyes.

"We love each other, don't we, papa ?" she said with satisfaction.