`` It will be hard to find a face like that . '' `` I do n't expect to find it in perfection ; but one sometimes sees faces which suggest all this , and in rare moments give glimpses of a lovely possibility . '' `` I sincerely hope you will find one then , '' said Psyche , thinking of the dinner . `` Thank you ; I think I have . '' Now , in order that every one may be suited , we will stop here , and leave our readers to finish the story as they like . Those who prefer the good old fashion may believe that the hero and heroine fell in love , were married , and lived happily ever afterward . But those who can conceive of a world outside of a wedding-ring may believe that the friends remained faithful friends all their lives , while Paul won fame and fortune , and Psyche grew beautiful with the beauty of a serene and sunny nature , happy in duties which became pleasures , rich in the art which made life lovely to herself and others , and brought rewards in time . A COUNTRY CHRISTMAS `` A handful of good life is worth a bushel of learning . '' `` Dear Emily , -- I have a brilliant idea , and at once hasten to share it with you . Three weeks ago I came up here to the wilds of Vermont to visit my old aunt , also to get a little quiet and distance in which to survey certain new prospects which have opened before me , and to decide whether I will marry a millionnaire and become a queen of society , or remain ` the charming Miss Vaughan ' and wait till the conquering hero comes . `` Aunt Plumy begs me to stay over Christmas , and I have consented , as I always dread the formal dinner with which my guardian celebrates the day . `` My brilliant idea is this . I 'm going to make it a real old-fashioned frolic , and wo n't you come and help me ? You will enjoy it immensely I am sure , for Aunt is a character . Cousin Saul worth seeing , and Ruth a far prettier girl than any of the city rose-buds coming out this season . Bring Leonard Randal along with you to take notes for his new books ; then it will be fresher and truer than the last , clever as it was . `` The air is delicious up here , society amusing , this old farmhouse full of treasures , and your bosom friend pining to embrace you . Just telegraph yes or no , and we will expect you on Tuesday . `` Ever yours , `` SOPHIE VAUGHAN . '' `` They will both come , for they are as tired of city life and as fond of change as I am , '' said the writer of the above , as she folded her letter and went to get it posted without delay .
Aunt XXXXX was in the great kitchen making pies ; a jolly old soul , with a face as ruddy as a winter apple , a cheery voice , and the kindest heart that ever beat under a gingham gown .
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