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Cousin Bridget.
her , kissed her forehead . When the long embrace which they were watching was over , Minna said , " Do not forget you have two daughters , Mrs . Mallet . " She looked up , and , holding out her arms , Janey flew into them , and Minna stole away , for she felt now they were best aloneanclhurrying quickly homefound Cousin
, , , Bridget looking out for her . The old lady had begun to be uneasy , for it was growing dusk ; and Minna kissed her fondly , and led her into that pretty cottage where she had found such a happy home . Hand in hand by the open window they sat , with the light of the tranquil moon beaming upon them , talking seriously
and thoughtfully of what had passed that day , and what strange similitude it bore to the events of Bridget's early life ; and then she wished she had been like Minna , anxious and able to find some good in all , and , bearing all rebuffs , going on loving and doing good—not for the sake of reward , but as Minna did it , because it was right ; and then Minna showed her how reward does come for all the good we do , though in an indirect way , and in how strange a manner Providence works out His ends .
" True , Minna ; had it not pleased God to soften my heart sufficiently to send for you—and I found it difficult to do so , I should never have felt , as I now do ; it was in bitterness of heart I wrote that letter . to you , and it must have read very harshly to you in your troubles . " " It was odd , clear , that was all . "
" Odd ! yes it was—very . As I wrote I then felt—she may come or stay away—which ever she likes . And when I saw your bright beautiful face , I felt I had brought fresh trouble on myself , and shuddered as I thought of Agatha . But , no Minna , I thank God I sent for you ; young as you areyou have taught me somethingand made me happier
, , , much happier ; and , instead of being a cross , bitter , solitary old woman , hastening to the grave without a soul to aid me , I am a better tempered , better natured old woman , with a sweet companion named Minna Westrop , who has indeed taught a wholesome lesson to Cousin Bridget . " And not alone to Cousin Bridget had Minna done good .
The Mallet's owed her a debt of gratitude too ; she restored peace and quiet to their home , and so made Mrs . Mallet feel the worth of poor , good-hearted Janey , that she would not parr , with her to service , so that , some years
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Cousin Bridget.
her , kissed her forehead . When the long embrace which they were watching was over , Minna said , " Do not forget you have two daughters , Mrs . Mallet . " She looked up , and , holding out her arms , Janey flew into them , and Minna stole away , for she felt now they were best aloneanclhurrying quickly homefound Cousin
, , , Bridget looking out for her . The old lady had begun to be uneasy , for it was growing dusk ; and Minna kissed her fondly , and led her into that pretty cottage where she had found such a happy home . Hand in hand by the open window they sat , with the light of the tranquil moon beaming upon them , talking seriously
and thoughtfully of what had passed that day , and what strange similitude it bore to the events of Bridget's early life ; and then she wished she had been like Minna , anxious and able to find some good in all , and , bearing all rebuffs , going on loving and doing good—not for the sake of reward , but as Minna did it , because it was right ; and then Minna showed her how reward does come for all the good we do , though in an indirect way , and in how strange a manner Providence works out His ends .
" True , Minna ; had it not pleased God to soften my heart sufficiently to send for you—and I found it difficult to do so , I should never have felt , as I now do ; it was in bitterness of heart I wrote that letter . to you , and it must have read very harshly to you in your troubles . " " It was odd , clear , that was all . "
" Odd ! yes it was—very . As I wrote I then felt—she may come or stay away—which ever she likes . And when I saw your bright beautiful face , I felt I had brought fresh trouble on myself , and shuddered as I thought of Agatha . But , no Minna , I thank God I sent for you ; young as you areyou have taught me somethingand made me happier
, , , much happier ; and , instead of being a cross , bitter , solitary old woman , hastening to the grave without a soul to aid me , I am a better tempered , better natured old woman , with a sweet companion named Minna Westrop , who has indeed taught a wholesome lesson to Cousin Bridget . " And not alone to Cousin Bridget had Minna done good .
The Mallet's owed her a debt of gratitude too ; she restored peace and quiet to their home , and so made Mrs . Mallet feel the worth of poor , good-hearted Janey , that she would not parr , with her to service , so that , some years