The Waif of the ＂Cynthia＂

overseer, after having made a thorough inspection of his factory when h

man looked very different to what he did in his working clothes. But what made the change more apparent, was the deep s

s time had never felt his conscience trouble him, had

fidences with Dame Katrina, who had

t the doctor said to us," he said,

lso, ever since he left us,"

e. Who knows but that the child may have a right to some great fortune, of which he is deprived by our negligence? Who knows if his f

what frightful anguish the poor woman must have endured, in believing that her infant was drowned. I put

or according to all appearances, she is dead," said

without her, or that it would have been tied to a buoy and l

about it, after all. Perhaps she

ted in his disappearance. To expose so young a child to such a hazardous proceeding is so extraordinary that such conjectures are p

uch a good and charitable work

it up as well as we were able, but that does not prevent me from seeing that we have

oo bad that we should feel at this late day that we ha

view, can be judged so differently. I never would have thought of such a

people talked

m resolved to call upon the doctor, and ask him what they could

evening. He appeared to regard the visit of the fisherman as simply an act of politenes

have been thinking all night about what you said to us last evening about the boy. We never thought that we were doing him a wrong in educating him as our son. But you h

doctor, "although the task is certainly much mor

rest yourself

se you to use every exertion to fulfill it, upon one condi

ad with a club, he would not have been mo

tockholm! Why should I do this, doc

master as Malarius; for here there is nothing to assist in the development of his exceptionally great faculties. There are no museums, nor scientific collections, nor libraries, nor competitors who are worthy of him. I felt a strong desire to give him the advantages of a complete education. You can understand that, after the confidence which you have bestowed upon me, I am more

out his being aware of it, two l

d his relations, he must be taken from his home. It is asking too much, doctor--asking too much of my wi

whether he may not regret having been saved? Intelligent and superior as he will

disdain, is good enough for us.

my birth? My father and grandfather were fishermen like yourself, and it is just because they were so far-seeing as to educate me, that I ap

eparing for him! Do you not see, doctor, that a fisherman's life is a brave one--better than any other: with a good boat under his feet and four or five dozen of cod-fish at the end of his lines, a Norwegian fisherman need have no fear, nor be indebted to any one. You say that Erik would

olm," said the doctor, smiling--touched in sp

ing his arms, "what do you wish t

all possible facilities for profiting by their instructions. I will do this for two years. During this time I will make inquiries, insert advertisements in the newspapers; make every possible exertion, move heaven and earth to discover his parents. If I do not find them in two years, we shall never do it. If his relatives are found, they will naturally decide his future career in life. If we do not find them, I will send Erik back to you. He will then be fif

rcome in spite of himself. "See what it is to have an education!" he continued, shaking his head.

delay my return to S

d a deep sigh, whi

ell, what must be, must be. I wil

Malarius also; you will fin

answered the fisher

aryencrona held out to him, and

ng the same appearance of peaceful happiness. The father was seated the furthest from the fire, silent, and with idle hands. Katrina, with tears in her eyes, held Erik's hands between her own, w

d be seen except her long braids of golden hair. Otto, also greatly tr

o do anything of the kind, I assure you, my good friends. Stockholm is not at the antipodes, and the child is not going away forever. He can write to you, and I do not doubt that he will do so often. He

natural dignity of th

se to do for Erik--but we can not help feeling sad because of his departure. Mr. Hersebom has

"I will not go, if it

we have no right to refuse you. Go, my son, and thank the doctor who has provided it for you

l be better. You know, do you not, that we must set out to-morrow very early, and that you must have everything ready. We will go by sle

be ready," answe

orwegian hospitality, "the

iedly pushed a large

he is waiting for me. Little girl," he said, laying his hand gently upon Vanda's blonde

"Erik will be happier with you--he w

, will you be very u

the little waves will be astonished because they no longer see him, and the house will seem empty,

ctor, kissing the forehead of the little girl. "And she will be proud of him when he retur

da, timidly, "I wish t

k, ch

I wish with my papa's and mamma's perm

nged that. Reguild, the daughter

ng that I should take her place,

only to obtain the permissi

ve do

ear child," said the doctor

door of Mr. Hersebom little Vanda held the reins a

ched Bergen. This new kind of coachman always astonishes a stranger, but it is the custom in Norway and Sweden. The men would think it a loss

nda, after having tenderly embraced his father and brother, who contented themselves by showing by their mute sadne

parents--be honest, and brave, and never tell a lie. Work as hard as you can--always protect those who

d, and the road as hard as glass. Just above the horizon a pale sun began to throw his go