The girl pressed her hands together and was silent; but after a few moments' pause she looked up at Reuben, and said, "You have given me courage by this visit.

Come again soon.

I must to my mother now.

I must ask her what I can do to help her and my unhappy brother." "Take this paper and this packet before you go," said Reuben.

"The one contains directions for the better lodging and tending of the sick.