have brought home with us; our real treasure is the true religion."
Full of joy they went back to their little hamlet where they told of
their experiences and soon converted many of their people to the
Christian faith. Still greater than the rejoicing in the little hamlet
was that at the College of the Holy Saviour when the shipwrecked boys
put in their appearance. Brother Onufrio shed tears of joy and Father
Somazzo was deeply moved when told of the sufferings endured on the
coral reef. "God has done all things for the best," he said, "and His
guardian angels watched over you, my children, in your hour of greatest
need."

When the excitement attendant upon the arrival of the sufferers had
somewhat died down Tommy Green asked to be received as lay brother in
the congregation of missioners, in accordance with a solemn vow he made
on the night of the shipwreck. Captain Brown showed a desire to follow
his example, but God in His mercy took the deed for the word, calling
the repentant man to Him within a few months. The two boys continued
their studies in the College. Peppo became a missioner, and is perhaps
this very day carrying on his blessed work among his people. Willy
made law his life work and had an honorable career in his chosen
profession.