When she communicated to her the wishes of her father, and mentioned the money that had been placed at her disposal, the woman took her hand and said, while a beautiful light beamed from her countenance-- "It is more blessed to give than to receive, my child.

Happy are they who have the power to confer benefits, and who do so with willing hearts.

I fear, however, that you will find your task a difficult one.

Everywhere are the idle and undeserving, and these are more apt to force themselves forward as objects of benevolence than the truly needy and meritorious.

As I know every one in the village, perhaps I may be able to guide you to such objects as deserve attention." "My good mother," replied Nina, "I will confide in your judgment.