Everybody in Blair was in the plot , including the matron of the poorhouse . That night Aunt Sally watched the sunset over the hills through bitter tears . `` I never thought I 'd be celebrating my golden wedding in the poorhouse , '' she sobbed . Uncle Tom put his twisted hand on her shaking old shoulder , but before he could utter any words of comfort Lovell Stevens stood before them . `` Just get your bonnet on , Aunt Sally , '' he cried jovially , `` and both of you come along with me . I 've got a buggy here for you ... and you might as well say goodbye to this place , for you 're not coming back to it any more . '' `` Lovell , oh , what do you mean ? '' said Aunt Sally tremulously . `` I 'll explain what I mean as we drive along . Hurry up -- the folks are waiting . '' When they reached the little old house , it was all aglow with light . Aunt Sally gave a cry as she entered it . All her old household goods were back in their places . There were some new ones too , for Lovell had supplied all that was lacking . The house was full of their old friends and neighbours . Mrs. Stetson welcomed them home again . `` Oh , Tom , '' whispered Aunt Sally , tears of happiness streaming down her old face , `` oh , Tom , is n't God good ? '' They had a right royal celebration , and a supper such as the Blair housewives could produce . There were speeches and songs and tales . Lovell kept himself in the background and helped Mrs. Stetson cut cake in the pantry all the evening .
But when the guests had gone , he went XXXXX Aunt Sally and Uncle Tom , who were sitting by the fire .
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