I ain't never been so happy as I am to-night, and you vas awful good to come and see my little girl dot don't got no mudder.

And you must all tank Mr.O'Day for de great help he vas.

Now dot's all I got to say." He drew his hand across his eyes, made an awkward bow, and sat down.
Everybody gasped in amazement.

Many of them had known him for years, ever since he moved into "The Avenue"-- twenty years, at least--but nobody had ever seen him as he was to-night.

That he had in his intended generosity overlooked half of his friends made no difference.