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It wanted now but three days to Christmas, and Pelham and his wife were very busy. They were happy in their new life, and all Pelham's suspicions had rolled away like a cloud on a summer's morning. He was sorry for Piers, sorry for the child's early death, but his own life now fully occupied him.
Pelham was a good fellow. He was married to the girl he loved. Day by day he saw more of the charm and beauty of her character-she was all his. To pour his riches at her feet, to surround her with glory and honor were his delight. Yes, he would live a good life, the best life of all, for the sake of his tenantry and for the sake of Barbara.