How glad Mickey would have been to return to the service of his old master!  But that could not be; for that master was just going to set sail for England, to visit his home and friends, and he could not take Mickey with him.  Just before he went, he provided a feast for many of the native children, and gave them a parting address.  Mickey was there—­no longer afraid—­but glad to look up in the face of his beloved friend; for now he knew he was forgiven.

When the moment came to say “Farewell,” the children ran forward, eager to grasp the missionary’s hand—­but none pressed that hand so warmly and so sorrowfully, as the little runaway.

I know not whether that generous master, and that penitent servant ever again met upon earth; but I have much hope they will meet in heaven; for Mickey seems to have been sorry for his sin; and we know the promise:  “If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.”  And why?  Because the blood of Christ cleanseth from all sin.  There are many sinners who were once as much afraid of God, as Mickey was of his master; but who have been pardoned, and who will be present at his HEAVENLY FEAST.

THE END.

[Illustration:  A CEDAR TREE.]

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