I cannot believe that the majority of our people are such inhuman characters as Elder and Swartz.

It is true that these men have a monopoly in our midst, so far as wealth is concerned, but it would be wrong to blame the majority for the crimes of a few." "The majority, if even good and charitable, are to blame," replied Harry, firmly, "for if they outnumber the miserable creatures whose sole thought is to amass wealth from the sufferings of our country, it is their duty to thwart such desires by every possible means, and it could be done were the proper steps taken.

But they have heretofore displayed an indifference almost criminal, and appear to participate in the unworthy prejudice against refugees.

Forgetful that they may to-morrow be similarly situated, they lend a moral, if not an active aid, in the oppression of this unfortunate portion of our people, and are perfectly careless whether want and misery overtake them or not.
We must not forget that these refugees are as much entitled to a home in this as in their own State.

Their husbands, fathers and brothers are fighting to protect us from subjugation, and if we are unmindful of the comfort of their relatives, it not only entails disgrace upon our name, but renders us deserving of a similar fate, and worse treatment." "I agree with you," said the doctor, "and so far as I am concerned, everything that can be done for them shall be performed, and--" Here a knock at the door interrupted the conversation.