Several people whom the Vicar thinks most unfit objects of charity have been assisted.

And in a conversation with her last week Miss Mallory expressed herself in a very sad way about foreign missions.

Her father's idea, again, no doubt--but it is all very distressing.

The Vicar doubts"-- Miss Maria spoke warily, bringing her face very close to the gray curls--"whether she has ever been confirmed." This final stroke, however, fell flat.

Mrs.Roughsedge showed no emotion.