In such a manner, therefore, this short history comes to an end. For
the captain got well again, and the general was discovered to have
found a home for himself in the shelter for children provided by the
society for the prevention of cruelty to these defenceless and helpless
little beings. Granger thought it best to leave Liverpool, and as soon
as possible Will regained his liberty.
Yet again there came the eve of a wedding-day; and on this occasion
the day itself dawned brightly and ended in happiness.
These things happened a few years ago, and Bet is a matron now, with
golden-haired and beautiful children of her own. She is a grave-looking
woman, and in some ways she will carry the sting of that two months'
agony to her death. She is religious too; but she says little about
her belief, she only acts on it. The sailor Will has the best home in
Liverpool, and those who are in trouble have a way of coming to Bet
for help and counsel. No one would recognize this sober and yet
beautiful sailor's wife for the wild, impetuous, headstrong girl who
had vainly made a promise by her mother's death-bed.
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