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ROSE'S SACRIFICE. 117" That was rather a neat thmg, I flatter myself,"said Uncle Mac m high glee at the success of hisillumination. "Now, shall I leave you on the Islandor take you home again, my good little girl?" headded, lifting her uj) with such a tone of approbationin his voice that Rose kissed him on the spot." Home, please, uncle ; and I thank you very, verymuch for the beautifulfire -work you got up for me.I 'm so glad I saw it ; and I know I shall dream aboutit," answered Rose steadify, though a Avistful glancewent toward the Island, now so near that she couldsmell powder and see shadowy figures flitting about.Home they went ; and Rose fell asleep saying toherself, " It was harder than I thought, but I 'm gladI did it, and I truly don't want any reward butPhebe's pleasure."