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The Reward of Well-doing.
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He thanked God for his little siater that was safe from the world's temptation, and prayed that when he should be laid down to sleep by her side, they might meet by the far-off Jordan river, and part no more for ever.

Kneeling by the little grave, he offered up a silent prayer.

He was in a very subdued frame of mind when he left the cemetery and wended his way in the direction of Tempest Court. He could not help wondering as he threaded bis way through the busy streets whether granny