This was not a young woman of the ordinary type.

It began to look possible, and more than possible, that she was worthy of a helping hand.

The truth seemed to be in her.
"I understand you, and feel for you." Having replied in those words, Iris wisely and delicately changed the subject.

"Let me hear how you are situated at the present time," she continued.

"Are your parents living ?" "My father and mother are dead, Miss." "Have you any other relatives ?" "They are too poor to be able to do anything for me.