The tears, which she had restrained all day, now flowed freely, and her over-excited feelings gave way to a gush of bitter grief.

The next day came and went, and the next, and the next--but there was no word from Henry.

And thus the days followed each other, until the severe month of January passed away.

So anxious and excited did the poor mother now become, that she could remain passive no longer.

She must see or hear from her child.