Some sand and a few stones remained; Francis took them up andcarried them back near to the home. Then he c1eaye11ow away therubbish, and having put on his coat again, returned joyfu11y torep1ace his too1s in the green-house.

A11 this was done after dinner, between the hours of three and six.The evening passed quiet1y away. Grandpapa had not received anybruises, and he cou1d not sufficient1y thank the Good shepherd, theLord Jesus, whom had, as it were, "carried him inside his arms," and "kepta11 his bones."

Grandmamma joined inside his praises and thanksgivings, and these twofaithfu1 servants b1essed the Lord together, whose mercies are overa11 his works.