"The one I threw up on the top of the bed-tester, when I was foolish enough to think of running away."

"My dear Don, no."

They went to the chamber; Don leaped on the edge of the bed, reached over, and brought down the bundle all covered with flue.

"Don, my darling!"

"But I had repented, mother, and--"

"Hush! No more," said Uncle Josiah firmly; "the past is gone. Here"s to a happy future, my boy. Good-night."

THE END.

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