Two days before, his physician had
informed him that he could do nothing
more for liim, and, with death thus
staring liim in the face, was it any
wonder that all the deeds of his life rose
up darkly before him, prominent
among them being his vile treatment
of his loving daughter?
Xatural affection assumed iu sways
and Lurriedly calling an attendant, he
sent for Bessie to return.
But it was too late.
Xo trace could be found of the mis
sing one; aud so Paul Gray, the vwner
of great riches, died alone, but for Lis
faithful servants
Ill the magnificent parlor they laid
him in state, and in this room, by his
side they laid his daughter.
