And--have you not a message for grandpa also?"
"Yes; I'm sorry I was naughty and impertinent to him, and for breaking his
rules, too. Do you think they'll forgive me, Mamma Vi, and try me again?"
"I am sure they will," Violet said. "And will you not ask God's
forgiveness, also, dear child?"
"I do mean to," Lulu said. "And I've told papa all about it. I wish he
didn't have to know, because it will make him very sorry."
"Yes," sighed Violet, "it grieves him very much when his dear children do
wrong. I hope, dear Lulu, that thought will help you to be good in future.
Still more, that you will learn to hate and forsake sin because it is
dishonoring and displeasing to God, because it grieves the dear Saviour
who loves you and died to redeem you."
Forgiveness was readily accorded by both Mr. Dinsmore and his daughter,
and Lulu went to bed comparatively happy after a short visit and kind
motherly talk from Grandma Elsie.
Two days later Max was released from his imprisonment. He more than half
dreaded to make his appearance below stairs, thinking every one would
view him askance, but was agreeably surprised by being greeted on every
hand with the utmost kindness and cordiality.
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