He will be just as well off, and better, too, under the care of a good master than he can be with you.

And, then, such an arrangement will greatly relieve you.

The care of little Emma will be light in comparison to what you have had to endure." "You are no doubt right, doctor," the poor woman said, while the tears came to her eyes as she glanced toward Henry, who, for want of a pair of shoes, was compelled to stay home from school.

"But I cannot bear the thought of parting with him.

He is a delicate child, and only ten years old this winter.