You see, Lenora, that we are losing every thing at once; so, have I not cause to be anxious and downcast?
This news seems to overcome you, my child, strong as you are!" In truth, Lenora was somewhat appalled by the dejecting words; but her father's remark restored her self-possession, and she replied, with a forced smile,-- "I was thinking, father, of the pain these dismissals gave you, and they really annoyed me Yet there are some things that ought to make me happy to-day.

Yes, father, I have some good news for you!" "Indeed?
You astonish me!" Lenora pointed to the chair.
"Do you see that linen ?" said she.

"I have a dozen fine shirts to make out of it; and when they are done there are as many more waiting for me.
They pay me good wages, and I think, from what they say, that in time there will be something better in store for me.

But as yet that is only a hope,--only a hope." De Vlierbeck seemed particularly struck by the last remark of his daughter, as he looked at her anxiously.
"Well! well! what is it that makes you so happy and hopeful ?" said he.
Lenora took up her sewing again and went busily to work.
"You wouldn't guess it in a week, father! Do you know who gave me this work?
It is the rich lady who lives in the house with a court-yard, at the corner of our street.

She sent for me this morning, and I went to her while you were abroad.