And the Lord hath taken away our Bob." "It is true," said Dr.Upround, gently, and placing the child in her arms again, "the Almighty has chastened you very sadly.

This child is not mine to dispose of, nor yours; but if he will comfort you, keep him till we hear of him.

I will take down in writing the particulars of the case, when Captain Robin has come home and had his rest--say, at this time to-morrow, or later; and then you will sign them, and they shall be published.

For you know, Mrs.Cockscroft, however much you may be taken with him, you must not turn kidnapper.

Moreover, it is needful, as there may have been some wreck (though none of you seem to have heard of any), that this strange occurrence should be made known.