been by himself to see some of the poor people, and on his return
found Susan alone. He sat down and gave an account of his visits.

"How many ounces of tea and tobacco did you give away, sir?" asked
Susan, with an arch smile.

"Four tea, two tobacco," replied the reverend gentleman.

"I do notice, sir, you never carry gingerbread or the like for the
children."

"No; the young don't want lollypops, for they have youth. Old age
wants everything, so the old are my children, and I tea and tobacco
them."

After this there was a pause.

"Miss Merton, you have shown me many persons who need consolation, but
there is one you say nothing about."

"Have I, sir? Who? Oh, I think I know. Old Dame Clayton?"

"No, it is a young demoiselle."

"Then I don't know who it can be."

"Guess."

"No, sir," said Susan, looking down.