Page 140 (1/2)

"Mrs Caradoc Wynne,

c/o Rev Meurig Wynne,

Brynderyn,

Abersethin,

Cardiganshire, Wales"

"Oh, my God, I thank Thee," were the only words that escaped the

Vicar's lips while he hurried ho storainst his breast; but these

words were repeated several times

At last, in the quiet of his study, he opened his son's letter and

hungrily devoured every word of its contents twice over After its

perusal he took up the second letter, and, with visible e the envelope over and over, and

pondering in deep but silent thought, fro dinner, startled hi down to his meal,

Betto raised her eyes to his face, and was so startled by the changed

and softened look that, with round eyes of surprise, she asked: "Mishtir bâch! what is it?"

"Mr Cardo is co home"

And Betto, quite overco

her apron over her head and shedding soetting his dinner, recounted to her the

chief incidents of his son's absence--his long illness, and subsequent

loss ofaccompaniment

of ejaculations

"And this, Betto," said herthe other letter on