"Then here is work for me to do for the Master," thought Mildred, and sent up a silent petition, "Lord, teach me how to lead her to thee."


Chapter Seventh.

"O thou child of many prayers!

Life hath quicksands, life hath snares!"

—Longfellow.

A bright ray of sunshine stealing in between the silken curtains fell athwart Mildred's eyes and awoke her.