"What is your name, dear?" he then said in English.

"Lilly," replied the child.

A quick change passed over the man's face. With much more interest
in his voice, he said--

"Where do you live? In London?"

"Oh no, sir; I live in America."

"What is your name besides Lilly?"

"Lilly Canning, sir."

The man now became strongly agitated. But he contended vigorously
with his feelings.

"Where is your mother, dear?" he asked, taking her hand as he spoke,
and gently pressing it between his own.

"She is here, sir," returned Lilly, looking inquiringly into the
man's face.

"Here!"

"Yes, sir. We come here every day."

"Where is your mother now?"