"I cannot leave to-day.

Oh, sir! look at my child lying on that wretched bed, and tell me, if you can have the heart to turn me out, homeless, friendless and alone." "My good Woman," he answered.

"I cannot help your misfortunes, nor can I do anything to assist you.

If you can pay the rent, I have no objection to your remaining, but if you can not, I will be compelled to get another tenant who will be able." "Sir," she remarked, speaking slowly.

"I am a woman with two children, alone in this State.