CHAPTER IIL

FURTHER TALK ABOUT THE DRUNKARD’S
, FAMILY.

(3) UT what became of that poor woman

yyy and her children?” said Clare.

 

‘¢ Did you never hear anything more about
them, mother ?” |

“Yes, I know quite a good portion of
their history,” said Mrs. Mortimer, ‘‘ and I
will relate it to you since you take such an
Interest in it.

+The next morning, after the scenes
occurred which I have described to you, the
- boy and the eldest, girl set out for the lady’s
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