`` Can you read futures in the fire , Captain Jim ? '' asked Owen . Captain Jim looked at them all affectionately and then back again at Leslie 's vivid face and glowing eyes . `` I do n't need the fire to read your futures , '' he said . `` I see happiness for all of you -- all of you -- for Leslie and Mr. Ford -- and the doctor here and Mistress Blythe -- and Little Jem -- and children that ai n't born yet but will be . Happiness for you all -- though , mind you , I reckon you 'll have your troubles and worries and sorrows , too . They 're bound to come -- and no house , whether it 's a palace or a little house of dreams , can bar 'em out . But they wo n't get the better of you if you face 'em TOGETHER with love and trust . You can weather any storm with them two for compass and pilot . '' The old man rose suddenly and placed one hand on Leslie 's head and one on Anne 's . `` Two good , sweet women , '' he said . `` True and faithful and to be depended on . Your husbands will have honor in the gates because of you -- your children will rise up and call you blessed in the years to come . '' There was a strange solemnity about the little scene . Anne and Leslie bowed as those receiving a benediction . Gilbert suddenly brushed his hand over his eyes ; Owen Ford was rapt as one who can see visions . All were silent for a space . The little house of dreams added another poignant and unforgettable moment to its store of memories . `` I must be going now , '' said Captain Jim slowly at last . He took up his hat and looked lingeringly about the room .
`` Good night , all XXXXX you , '' he said , as he went out .
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