little wine in a flask, and a bit of dry biscuit in his knapsack, and this
greatly revived the little creature; sometimes she ran by his side, while
holding by his coat, talking to her new friend, seemingly quite happy and
cheerful, bidding him not to be afraid even if they had to pass another
night in the wood; but just as the sun was setting, they came out of the
dark forest into an open clearing.

"It was not the child's home, but a farm belonging to a miller who knew
her father, and had been in search of her for several days; and he and his
wife were very glad when they saw the lost child, and gladly showed her
preserver the way; and they rejoiced much when the poor little girl was
restored safe and well to her sorrowing parents."

"Nurse," said Lady Mary, "I am so glad the good hunter found the little
girl. I must tell my own dear mamma that nice story. How sorry my mamma
and papa would be to lose me in the woods."

The nurse smiled, and said, "My dear lady, there is no fear of such an
accident happening to you. You are not exposed to the same trials and
dangers as the children of poor emigrants; therefore, you must be very
grateful to God, and do all you can to serve and please Him; and when you
are able, be kind and good to those who are not as well off as you are."

"Are there any other wild fruits, nurse, besides raspberries and
strawberries, and currants and gooseberries?"

"Yes, my dear lady, a great many more. We will begin with wild plums:
these we often preserve; and when the trees are planted in gardens, and
taken care of, the fruit is very good to eat. The wild cherries are not
very nice; but the bark of the black cherry is good for agues and low