At which jest I thought the two miss Flamboroughs would have died with laughing.

As soon as dinner was over, according to my old custom, I requested that the table might be taken away, to have the pleasure of seeing all my family assembled once more by a chearful fireside.

My two little ones sat upon each knee, the rest of the company by their partners.

I had nothing now on this side of the grave to wish for, all my cares were over, my pleasure was unspeakable.

It now only remained that my gratitude in good fortune should exceed my former submission in adversity..