My master seemed concerned--I feared, said he, that the surprise would be
too much for her spirits; and all the ladies ran to me, and made me drink
a glass of water; and I found myself encircled in the arms of my dearest
father.--O tell me, said I, every thing! How long have you been here?
When did you come? How does my honoured mother? And half a dozen
questions more, before he could answer one.
They permitted me to retire with my father; and then I poured forth all
my vows and thanksgivings to God for this additional blessing; and
confirmed all my master's goodness to his scarce-believing amazement.
And we kneeled together, blessing God, and one another, for several
ecstatic minutes and my master coming in soon after, my dear father said,
O sir, what a change is this! May, God reward and bless you, both in
this world and the next!
May God bless us all! said he. But how does my sweet girl? I have been
in pain for you--I am sorry I did not apprise you beforehand.
O sir, said I, it was you; and all you do must be good--But this was a
blessing so unexpected!----
Well, said he, you have given pain to all the company. They will be glad
to see you, when you can: for you have spoiled all their diversion; and
yet painfully delighted them at the same time.
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