A son's loving eyes would do much toward solving the problem." "But your memory of her must be exceedingly hazy, to say the least." "That is true; but I have another clew.

Once, when a boy, I was rummaging through some old papers in an antique secretary which I found in the attic, when I ran across an ivory miniature that had been overlooked.
"Upon it was painted a girl's face; my heart told me who it was, and underneath I found the words 'Blanche Austin at eighteen.' "I have treasured that ever since; it has been my most valued possession.
Would you like to see it, Lady Ruth ?" "Must assuredly," she replies, warmly, eagerly.
He places it in her hands.
"It was plain when I found it; with my spending money for a whole year I had that gold locket made which holds it now.

Ever since it has been very close to my heart." "Such devotion is wonderful.

I sincerely hope it will meet its reward." Then she looks at the miniature, which time has not in the least harmed, looks at it--and utters a little ejaculation.
"She was beautiful indeed, Doctor Chicago--most charming.

A face to haunt one.