But Mary only hugged her sister closer to her bosom as she replied "I'd rather go with Alice.

I promised mother to take care of her." [Footnote A: In Massachusetts each town has its own poor-house.] "Very well," said the man, "I'm going to North Chicopee, but shall be back in two hours, so you must have your things all ready." "Don't cry so, Mary," whispered Billy, when he saw how fast her tears were falling.

"I'll come to see you every week, and when I am older, and have money, I will take you from the poor-house, and Alice too." Just then, Mrs.Campbell's carriage drove up.

She had been taking her afternoon ride, and now, on her way home, had stopped for Ella, who in her delight at going with so handsome a woman, forgot the dreary home which awaited her sister, and which, but for Mrs.Campbell's fancy, would have been hers also.

While she was getting ready, Mr.Knight returned, and driving his old-fashioned yellow wagon, with its square box-seat up by the side of Mrs.Campbell's stylish carriage, he entered the house, saying, "Come, gal, you're ready, I hope.