Doctor R--had obtained him his place, and to him she repaired.
"But haven't you seen your little boy since he went to Lexington ?" the doctor asked, in some surprise.
"Indeed, I have not; and Mr.Sharp promised to bring him home on New Year's day," replied the mother.
"Mr.Sharp! Mr.Sharp!" ejaculated the doctor, thoughtfully.

"Is that the name of the man who has your son ?" "Yes, sir.

That is his name." Doctor R--arose and took two or three turns across the floor at this, and, then resuming his seat, said-- "You shall see your son to-morrow, Mrs.Gaston.I will myself go to Lexington and bring him home.

I had no idea that the man had not kept his promise with you.

And, as I got Henry the place, I must see that his master is as good as his word in regard to him." With this assurance, Mrs.Gaston returned home, and with a lighter heart..