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`` I do n't know , dear sir , '' was her reply ; `` I can see plenty of the dross in myself , but yet I do hope and trust that the chastening has not been altogether in vain . '' `` I will leave you now , Jane , '' said the vicar , rising , `` and I shall be delighted to hear from your brother 's own lips all about his finding the long-missing bag . '' On the afternoon of the next day after his disclosure of the good news to Jane Bradly , the vicar received a note from herself , asking the favour , if quite convenient , of the company of himself and his sister , Miss Maltby , at a simple tea at Thomas 's house . Gladly complying with this request , the invited guests entered their host 's hospitable kitchen at half-past six o'clock , and found just himself and his family , ready to greet them . `` I 'm glad to see you safe back again , Thomas , '' said Mr Maltby , as he took his seat by Mrs Bradly , Jane being on his other hand . `` And right glad I am to find myself safe back again , '' said the other . `` London 's no place for me .