"Oh, mother! oh, mother!" she exclaimed, tossing the book on the floor, "I know who Mr.Bright means.
It's him! I know it's him! He has come back!" She rushed past her mother, vaulted as it were down the stairs and into the parlor.

The young man stood motionless.

He was so changed in dress and appearance that she suddenly hesitated, and for a moment drew back, as if in doubt.
"It is me, Mattie," said Tite, smiling and advancing with his hand extended.

The thought suddenly flashed through his mind that she might have expected some one else.

He was mistaken, for she met his advance like one whose heart was filled with joy.