He is, on the contrary, a philanthropist in the widest sense--one who takes an interest in everything that goes on about him, and is eager to help his suffering fellows.

In a word, he is a philosopher who is happy when he is surrounded by peace and quiet." The baroness, who had listened with interest to the reverend gentleman's words, now made inquiry: "How does this nameless gentleman learn of his poor neighbors' needs, when neither he nor his servants associate with any one outside the castle ?" "In a very simple manner, your ladyship.

He has a very powerful telescope in the tower of the castle, with which he can view every portion of the surrounding region.

He thus learns when there is illness or death, whether a house needs repair; and wherever anything is needed, the means to help are sent to me.

On Christmas he has all the children from the village up at the castle, where he has a splendid Christmas tree with lighted tapers, and a gift for every child,--clothes, books, and sweets,--which he distributes with his own hand.