As always, He has
made everything turn out for the best. He sends us great sorrows for
some good purpose; but He also sends us great joys. When a child follows
the good instructions received from good parents, makes good use of his
talents, and forgets not to be grateful, he will become an instrument of
good for the benefit of humanity. Antonio was sent to you in your
captivity, and through Antonio you were all led back to your liberty.
Let us give thanks."
After a long silence, the conversation again became animated. The men
narrated the varied incidents in their lives, and talked about their
future prospects.
Ashmed gave the men some ready money with which to start in business,
and they promised to repay him as soon as they were able. Ashmed did not
wish the money refunded, but they felt that it would be more manly to do
this.
As the time for departure arrived, the men bade Antonio and Ashmed
good-bye, and were off.
The next day Antonio returned to college. He continued his studies there
for several years, and was graduated with high honors.
In the course of time he became an opera singer of international fame.
He always maintained a dignified bearing, free from any vanity; and
recognizing his gift as coming from God, accepted the praise and
acclamation of the world in all humility.
He found time in his busy life to help the needy, and later became a
director of the society which we have said was organized for the rescue
of the outcast.
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