FINDING HUGH Sweet Anna Millbrook's eyes were dim with tears, and her heart was sore with pain when told that Alice Johnson, was waiting for her in the parlor below.

Only the day before had she heard of her brother's disgrace, feeling as she heard it, how much rather she would that he had died ere there were so many stains upon his name.

But Alice would comfort her, and she hastened to meet her.

Sitting down beside her, she talked with her long of all that had transpired since last they met; talked, too, of Adah, and then of Willie, who was sent for, and at Alice's request taken by her to the hotel, where Mrs.Worthington was stopping.

He had grown to be a most beautiful and engaging child, and Mrs.Worthington justly felt a thrill of pride as she clasped him to her bosom, weeping over him passionately.