"And thou, child, shall be called the prophet of the Highest: for
thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to prepare his ways;
"To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission
of their sins,
"Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the Dayspring
from on high hath visited us,
"To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of
death, to guide our feet into the way of peace."
And Elizabeth rose up with a face radiant and peaceful; she laid upon
the table L100, and said, "It is for the poor. It is my thank-offering.
I sold the bracelet my brother gave me at his marriage for it. I give
it gladly with my whole heart. I have much to do yet, but in the rest
of my work I can ask you for advice and sympathy. It will be a great
help and comfort. Will you come to the hall after Christmas and speak
with me, or shall I come here and see you?"
"I will come to the hall; for I have a book for Harry, and I wish to
give it to him myself."
The result of this interview was that the rector called upon the firm
of Whaley Brothers, and that the elder Whaley called upon Elizabeth.
He attempted some apology at first, but she graciously put it aside:
"There has been a mistake, Mr. Whaley. Let it pass. I wish you to
communicate with all the creditors of the late firm of Antony Hallam.
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