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and fora moment or two she seemed
greatly agitated. At length, seeming
to recollect herself, she added, “‘~and

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what is your name, my dear?’

“¢ Charles Evelynn,” was the answer.
“ Charles?” repeated she; ‘ and

yours, my little girl ?”—

“¢ Rosa.”—* Rosa ?—Was this the
name of your Mamma ?”

Charles answered for her in. the affir-
mative. ‘“ My Mamma’s name,” said
he, “ was like my sister’s, they were
both named Rosa.” The lady sighed;
as though her mind was saddened by
some painful recollections; and with
her handkerchief to her eyes, walked

‘pensively to the other end of the room.
“ Charles