"Justice is triumphant, I see," said he, taking Emily by the hand, and
affectionately congratulating her upon her return to Bellevue.
"Heaven has been more indulgent to me than I deserve,--has preserved me
from a thousand perils I knew not of; and has, at last, placed me again
in this haven of repose!" replied Emily.
"Bless His holy name, my child; for, though we forget Him, He can never
forget us!" said the minister, devoutly.
"Well, gentlemen," interrupted Jaspar, with a bitter scowl, "I trust,
when you have finished your cant, you will depart, and leave me in
peace."
"We will, at this lady's pleasure," said Dr. Vaudelier.
"Hell! would you trifle with me?" roared Jaspar, rising in a passion.
"Would you turn me out of my house?"
"Never yours, Mr. Dumont! Heaven has restored the innocent and oppressed
to her rights," answered Mr. Faxon, calmly.
"Uncle," said Emily, earnestly, "let me entreat you to lay aside the
terrible aspect you have worn, and be again even as you once were. The
past shall be forgotten, and I will strive to make the future happy.
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