The few weeks of preparation glided swiftly away, and then we parted
from friends who had won their way into our own hearts; and whose
memory would ever be to us like the fragrance of holy incense. I
learned from Mrs. Montgomery, before she left us, during a more
confidential talk than usual, that her income was comparatively
small, and that the chief part of this, a pension from Government in
acknowledgment of her husband's services, would cease at her death.
There was a momentary failure in her voice as she said this, and her
eyes turned with the instinct of love towards Blanche.
At her desire, Mr. Wallingford attended them to Boston, and remained
away for three or four days. He then returned to S----, bringing
with him kind words from the absent ones. The old routine of life
went on again, each of us taking up the daily duty; yet I think
there was not one of the favored few who had known Mrs. Montgomery
and her daughter intimately, that was not stronger to do right in
every trial for the memory of these true-hearted strangers--no,
friends!
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