The gates of it flew open as the carriage approached, and Exeter in its beauty met their view.

"Oh, uncle," she said, turning from the window, "look! look! Is there any place in the world like this ?" "No, indeed, Alice;" and he took a survey of the home which had been so blessed to him.

"How beautiful every thing looks! and how we will enjoy it, after a crowded, noisy hotel.

Anna, you are not sorry to see its familiar face again.

Ellen, my darling, we have not forgotten you--Exeter is your home, too; you are as welcome as any of us.