He had not seen the children because they were kept closely in the house.

They were turned out of their former home, and have absolutely nothing; no furniture even; only straw to sleep on.

It was most pitiful." "Do not think of it any longer, Natalie," Coolidge insisted rather gruffly.

"They are all right now.

I shall telephone for a doctor as soon as we get back, and attend to the rent the first thing tomorrow." "I know, Uncle, but I cannot forget so easily.