We want you with us as much as possible.'
"Now, only one thing troubled him. The stolen picture.
"At length he accomplished what once seemed an almost impossible
thing. The picture was copied and paid for; and George started to
return the original, the one that had rested in his bosom so long. How
he loved it!
"It was a great sacrifice for him to give up that, and retain the
copy. However, he was somewhat compensated by the result of his
errand.
"'Twas the fifth birthday of the little girl, and well he knew it.
Ascending the steps of her father's house, he rang the bell, which was
soon answered by a servant, and behind him came a bevy of little
girls, the foremost being the original of his picture, his little
'guardian angel.'
"'More presents for me?" she asked, as he handed the precious parcel
into her tiny hands, extended for it.
"'No, little one, for your father! Will you tell me your name?' he
asked.
"'Oh, yes! My name is----'"
"What was it?" eagerly asked Mrs. Morely.
"Why are you so anxious? I'll punish you a little for interrupting me,
by not telling you," answered the judge, playfully.
"Well, well, no matter; only go on," answered his wife, showing
plainly how deeply she was interested in his story.
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