CHAPTER XIV.
THE RETURN.
In the commencement of this book, I told you that I was again at HazelGrove. Again Harriet and I arrived in October, when the woods werebright with many colors. We were received with even more joy than on ourfirst visit, and though some weeks have passed since I began to tell youof my young acquaintances here, they seem quite as unwilling to hear ofmy return home as I then told you they were.
And I have seen Cecille too, and her good grandmother. They are still atthe widow Daly's cottage, but times are greatly changed with them sincewe parted. Cecille is no longer a teacher for money--though she is neverso well pleased as when she can gratify her companions by imparting tothem some of her own accomplishments. She assists too in all their worksof charity, and seems to think the poor have double claims on herbecause she knows what their trials are. She will leave us ere long, forMr. L'Estrange having regained his estate, is preparing his home inFrance for the return of his mother and daughter, and will come for themin the Spring. Cecille will, I am sure, part with us with pain; yet shewill soon forget her pain in her grandmother's pleasure--and in themidst of our sorrow, we shall none of us, I hope, be too selfish torejoice in her prosperity.
Mrs. Wilmot's children will all spend their holidays at Hazel Grove thisyear. I have promised to remain with them during that time, and MadameL'Estrange and Cecille are to be with us on Christmas day. We areanticipating great enjoyment on that day. I should like to be able totell you how it passes; but that I must do in another book,--for if Ikeep this till then, it will be too late to bring you Aunt Kitty's MerryChristmas.
THE END.
ELLEN LESLIE:
OR,
THE REWARD OF SELF-CONTROL.
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