He sent a line to Miss Clifford a month ago from Dover, but that is all; but, in course, he writes to you--_that_ stands to reason; you'll give me his address, miss, won't you?
and we shall all bless you." Mary turned pale, and the tears streamed down her eyes.

"Oh, sir," said she, "I'd give the world if I could tell you.

I know who you are; my poor Walter has often spoken of you to me, Mr.Baker.One word from you would have been enough; I would have done anything for you that I could.

But he has never written to me at all.

I am as much deserted as any of you, and I have felt it as deeply as any father can, but never have I felt it as now.