s indeed kind to us in sending us help in our time of need," said
Dame Lanreath. "O my children! never forget His loving-kindness, but
serve and obey Him as long as you live."

Michael's grief was renewed as he went in to see the friend who had
acted the part of a father to him all his life; but happily deep grief
does not endure long in young hearts, and he now looked forward to Mr
Tremayne's promised visit.

"I hope the young lady and her mother will come with him. O Nelly! she
looked like an angel as she watched by me, when I scarcely knew whether
I was alive or being knocked over and over in the breakers," he
observed. "For hours after I was safe on shore I had their sound in my
ears in a way I never knew before."

Mr Tremayne came to the cottage just as Dame Lanreath, with Michael and
Nelly, had returned from attending the funeral of Paul Trefusis. It was
a calm and lovely day, and contrasted greatly with the weather which had
before prevailed.

In the harbour, just below the cottage, lay a boat somewhat smaller than
the "Wild Duck," but nearly new, with freshly-tanned sails, and well
fitted in every respect. Mrs and Miss Tremayne were seated in it, with
two men who had rowed it round from the Lizard.

Mr Tremayne invited the inmates of the cottage to come down and see it.

"What do you think of her?" he asked, after they had greeted the two
ladies.

"She is a handy craft, sir, and just suited for this place," answered
Michael.

"I hope you will find her so," replied Mr Tremayne. "Here is a paper
which assigns her to you as her master, and if you will moor her fast
her present crew will leave her, as we purpose to continue our journey
by land, and have ordered the carriage to meet us at the top of the
hill."

Michael was unable to express his gratitude in words. Dame Lanreath
spoke for him.

"May God reward you and your wife and children for your kindness to the
orphans, and to an old woman who has well-nigh run her course on earth.
We were cast down, though we know that His mercy endureth for ever, and
you have lifted us up and shown us that He is faithful and never fails
to send help in time of need."

Nelly took Miss Tremayne's hand, and, prompted by her feelings, kissed
it affectionately; but even she was for the moment unable to express her
feelings by words.

"Thank you, sir, thank you," said Michael at last, as they went back.
"You have made a man of me, and I can now work for those wh