rity, and truth may dwell as long
as it shall stand, under the roof-tree of Loch Dhu!"

Of course this called McLeod to his legs again, after which there were
more speeches and more songs--both grave and gay--until "nature's sweet
restorer, balmy sleep," began gently to tickle the guests, reminding
them that felicity is not less enhanced by occasions of exuberant mirth
than by periods of tranquil repose.

What more can we say, good reader, than that old Mrs Crowder's wish was
fulfilled to the letter, for a large family, trained by Redding and
Flora to respect the laws of God and love the name of Jesus, caused the
roof-tree of Loch Dhu to ring full many a year thereafter with joyous
tones, that were the direct result of "health, happiness, charity, and
truth."

McLeod senior dwelt hard by, and was made glad, as well as thoughtful,
by the sight. Ian and Kenneth made a comfortable livelihood out of the
saw-mill at Jenkins Creek, which ultimately became a populous
settlement, whither the young Reddings went annually in summer to enjoy
themselves, in which enjoyment they were greatly aided by Jonas Bellew
the trapper. Roderick was equally prosperous with Barker's Mill at
Partridge Bay. Rooney continued to the end of his days in the service
of his old master, while Le Rue and Elise, a happy couple, became
respectively butler and cook at Loch Dhu, over the door of which
establishment Redding had engraved his father-in-law's favourite
motto--"Wrecked but not Ruined."

THE END.

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