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 her chair and walking to where her husband was standing by the window.

"Her uncle Timothy has left her money and personal effects of value provided she shall return to England and make her home with her father's people. If she declines, the property goes to her cousins. What does thee think; is it well that she returns?"

"This is too suddenly placed before us to speak advisedly, and Ruth must be consulted. It is her future that is concerned, and she is old enough to be her own counsellor in such a matter; but the thought of her leaving me is very grievous. I do wish she would return." And Anne Watson, more troubled than she wished to admit, looked earnestly over the fields towards the ferry, to see if her daughter was coming. There was then no one in sight, but a moment later there came into view from behind the rhododendron hedge Ruth and John Bishop, in earnest conversation.

"She is coming now!" exclaimed one of the boys; and opening the door, he called, "Sister Ruth, there's a letter for you from