If you only knew the years of agony I have passed through.

When you hear my story you will understand why this reunion is little short of miraculous.
"My home is in Denver.

Mabel was born there," continued Mrs.Allison.
"Fourteen years ago this summer my husband and I decided to spend the summer in Europe, taking with us our baby daughter, Mabel, and her nurse.
"On the morning that we were to sail, circumstances arose that made it necessary for my husband and myself to be in New York until almost sailing time.

He therefore sent the nurse, a French woman, who was thoroughly familiar with the city, on ahead to the vessel, with Mabel in her care.

We had barely time to catch the boat and were met by the nurse, who said that she had left Mabel asleep in one of the state rooms engaged for us.