Was it nature that prompted her to return the lady's embrace?
"My God! I thank thee!" murmured Mrs.Clifton, "for this, my child, was lost, and is found." "Ida," said Jack, "this lady is your mother." "My mother!" repeated the astonished child.

"Have I got two mothers ?" "This is your real mother.

You were brought to our house when you were an infant, and we have always taken care of you; but this lady is your real mother." Ida hardly knew whether to feel glad or sorry.
"And you are not my brother, Jack ?" "No, I am your guardian," said Jack, smiling.
"You shall still consider him your brother, Ida," said Mrs.Clifton.
"Heaven forbid that I should seek to wean your heart from the friends who have cared so kindly for you! You may keep all your old friends, and love them as dearly as ever.

You will only have one friend the more." "Where are we going ?" asked Ida, suddenly.
"We are going home." "What will the gentleman say ?" "What gentleman ?" "The one that took me away from Peg's.

Why, there he is now!" Mrs.Clifton followed the direction of Ida's finger, as she pointed to a gentleman passing.
"Is he the one ?" asked Mrs.Clifton, in surprise.
"Yes, mamma," answered Ida, shyly.
Mrs.Clifton pressed Ida to her bosom.