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A STRANGE VISITOR .-- ALL AGES OF THE WORLD BREED.
WORLD-BETTERS.
Sibyll, whose soft heart bled for her father, and who now reproached herself for having concealed from him her little hoard, began hastily to dress that she might seek him out, and soothe the painful feelings which the honest rudeness of Madge had aroused.

But before her task was concluded, there pealed a loud knock at the outer door.

She heard the old housekeeper's quivering voice responding to a loud clear tone; and presently Madge herself ascended the stairs to Warner's room, followed by a man whom Sibyll instantly recognized--for he was not one easily to be forgotten--as their protector from the assault of the mob.

She drew back hastily as he passed her door, and in some wonder and alarm awaited the descent of Madge.