I believe that God has heard our prayers, and that the Prince of peace will henceforth rule in this place.

But I must go and prepare for this work.

Come, will you go with me ?" "Leave me here for a little, papa; I wish to think it over all alone." Kissing her forehead, the missionary left her.

When he was out of sight the little girl sat down, and, nestling between two great roots of her favorite tree, laid her head against the stem and shut her eyes.
But poor Alice was not left long to her solitary meditations.

There was a peculiarly attractive power about her which drew other creatures around her, wherever she might chance to be.
The first individual who broke in upon her was that animated piece of ragged door-mat, Toozle.