[The Von Toodleburgs by F. Colburn Adams]@TWC D-Link bookThe Von Toodleburgs CHAPTER XXXIV 7/7
"It is so good to be in my old home, where I can receive your blessings, and be good to you." And Angeline looked up in his face with such a sweet smile, as she patted him on the shoulder, and their tears mingled in the sweetest of joy as she invoked God's blessing on his head.
Truly, God had heard their prayer, had blessed them, and had again made their little home bright with joy. "I wish Chapman could look in here now," said Bright, "there'd be a lesson for him on what happiness is worth." And he shook Tite by the hand, told him to remember that his house was always open to him, and left for the night. Even the old dog seemed anxious to join in welcoming the young gentleman back, for he would look up affectionately in his face, draw his body close to his feet, and lay his huge paw on his knee. And now a fire was lighted, and Angeline prepared supper for Tite, for he had eaten nothing since morning.
The chair that had stood empty so long was filled now, and the happiness that reigned under that little roof was such as gold could not purchase..
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