The child opened its eyes, and smiled.
"My! here's a letter," said Jack, diving into the bottom of the basket.
"It's directed to you, father." The cooper opened the letter, and read as follows: "For reasons which it is unnecessary to state, the guardians of this child find it expedient to intrust it to others to bring up.

The good account which they have heard of you has led them to select you for that charge.

No further explanation is necessary, except that it is by no means their intention to make this a service of charity.

They, therefore, inclose a certificate of deposit on the Broadway Bank of five hundred dollars, the same having been paid in to your credit.

Each year, while the child remains in your charge, the same will in like manner be placed to your credit at the same bank.