wim. But that must not make us less grateful to him. I do
not know what sort of people his parents are--perhaps high and mighty,
and may be angry with you for placing their son in danger. However, I
don't care what they say; nothing shall make any difference in my
feelings towards Alec."

"Nor in mine either," whispered Margaret.

"Nor in mine," said David. "I only wish that I had more to offer him,
not that I can ever pay him, but just to show my love and gratitude."

Would that people were as grateful to God for the benefits daily
received, and above all, to Jesus, for the great salvation He has
wrought for us, as these young people were to the brave boy who had
risked his life to save that of little Margaret.

The above conversation took place as they approached the handsome
residence of Mr Galbraith. Alec had seen them. He ran out to meet his
friends. "I am so glad you have come, Donald. My mother wants to know
you--for I have often told her about you, and how hard you pressed me in
the class. And is this little girl your sister? Why!" and he looked up
from Margaret to Janet, and blushed, as if he had done something to be
ashamed of. "I do believe that I had the pleasure of towing you on
shore this morning; but don't talk about it--it was no trouble at all,
and I have often wetted these old clothes through and through before."

"Oh, but I maun talk about it," exclaimed Janet, grasping his hands, and
pouring out her thanks with all the impetuosity which her grateful
feelings prompted.

"I knew that was what you would say, Alec," exclaimed Donald. "But we
know better about the danger and trouble. You might have been carried
away by the sea, for I am very sure you would never have let go of
Maggie while you had life."

Margaret tried to say something, but she could never exactly remember
what words she uttered.

"If there was any danger, I am sure I did not think about it," said
Alec. "And I am very glad, for your sakes that we got safe to shore.
But now come in and see my mother, for I have often told her that as you
would not lot me go to pay you a visit, we must get you to come here."

Mrs Galbraith, a very amiable and gentle looking woman, received her
visitors with the greatest kindness, and tried at once to make Janet at
home. The old nurse expressed to her the gratitude she felt to her
young son for the service he had rendered.

"It is indeed a happiness to me to find that my boy has be