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DARK HESTER

not acquiesce and be at peace? Why could she not rest in the conviction of his happiness?———for that he was mended, that Hester made him happy, she felt sure. Should it not be enough for a mother to know that her son was happy?———‘Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace.’ The words rose in her mind. That was what a mother must be able to say.

The wicket-gate clicked as she thought it, and opening her eyes she saw Hester coming up the path holding Robin by the hand.

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