Chapter 12

desire to teach the children of the poor--“My baby may become like one of these”--She hears of a baby which has been stolen--Resolves to go and see it, and to apply to Mr. Paulding of the Briar street mission for assistance in her attempt--Mr. Paulding persuades her that it is best not to see the child, and promises that he himself will look after it--Returns home--Her father remonstrates with her, finally promises to help her