ty to thwart such desires by every possible means, and it
could be done were the proper steps taken. But they have heretofore
displayed an indifference almost criminal, and appear to participate
in the unworthy prejudice against refugees. Forgetful that they may
to-morrow be similarly situated, they lend a moral, if not an active
aid, in the oppression of this unfortunate portion of our people, and
are perfectly careless whether want and misery overtake them or not.
We must not forget that these refugees are as much entitled to a home
in this as in their own State. Their husbands, fathers and brothers
are fighting to protect us from subjugation, and if we are unmindful
of the comfort of their relatives, it not only entails disgrace upon
our name, but renders us deserving of a similar fate, and worse
treatment."

"I agree with you," said the doctor, "and so far as I am concerned,
everything that can be done for them shall be performed, and--"

Here a knock at the door interrupted the conversation. Harry opened
it, and Drs. Mallard and Purtell were announced.

"Good morning to you, gentlemen," said Dr. Humphries, as soon as they
entered. "I am very glad you have answered my call so promptly. The
case I desire you to see is one of great seriousness, but I withhold
any opinion until you have seen the patient and expressed your ideas
about it."

"I Suppose it is the lady who was accused of theft," said Dr. Mallard.

"Yes sir," answered Harry, "it is the same person."

"I observed her features very attentively during the trial," remarked
Dr. Mallard, "and so convinced was I that she would soon be insane,
that I determined, in the event of her being found guilty, to have her
released and placed under my care on that plea. Is she raving?" he
added inquiringly of Dr. Humphries.

"Yes," replied that gentleman, "but in her ravings she makes no
allusion whatever to her wretched life of the past few months. She
fancies herself at home in New Orleans again, and as all was then
happiness with her, so does everything appear to her mind the reflex
of her past days."

"We had better see her now," said Dr. Purtell, "for the sooner
something is done towards restoring her reason the better."

"Certainly," answered Dr. Humphries, "walk this way," he continued,
leading them toward Mrs. Wentworth's chamber.

At the door he was met by Emma, who had been watching by the bedside
of the maniac all the morning.

"Walk easily," she whi