And that he should be such a friend and protector to her boy only showed how good a heart he had.
The good news gave an additional charm to the evening's entertainment.
One after another shook Hanz and Angeline by the hand, and congratulated them on the happy prospect.

Indeed, they seemed the happiest people on earth.

Mugs of fresh cider were filled and drank to the health of Captain Price Bottom, of the good ship Pacific--the poor fellow who had only a grave-digger for a father, and left the settlement friendless and without a shilling.
And now these sturdy settlers again took to their pipes, and having smoked in silence for at least five minutes, embraced and kissed their hosts, and parted for the night..