In an asylum, with a kind matron, they will be better off than under any other circumstances." But Mrs.Mayberry shook her head.
"No--no--no," she replied--"I cannot think of such a thing.

I cannot be separated from them.

I shall soon be able to work again--better able than before." The neighbor who felt deeply for her, did not urge the matter.

When Hiram returned at dinner-time, his face had in it a more animated expression than usual.
"Mother," he said, as soon as he came in, "I heard to-day that a boy was wanted at the Gazette office, who could write a good hand.

The wages are to be four dollars a week." "You did!" Mrs.Mayberry said, quickly, her weak frame trembling, although she struggled hard to be composed.
"Yes.