is
eyes are turned from those who endure the storm of a cold and
heartless world, and He knows not of their suffering, until the Angel
of Death brings their spirit before the Judgment seat.

God had not deserted the soldier's wife, but His eyes were turned
away, and He saw not her condition. Thus was she left unaided by the
hand of Providence. She felt her desolation, for as each day passed
by, and her condition became worse, she knew that her prayers were
unanswered. They reached not the ear of the Almighty, and the innocent
children were allowed to participate of that bitter cup, which the
chances of worldly fortune had placed before the unhappy family.

Three days sped away quickly, and the fatal morning arrived. She had
no money to pay the rent, and the day passed away without Mr. Elder
receiving a visit from her. She dared not to tell him of her position,
but awaited patiently his arrival on the following day, for she well
knew he would be sure to come.

The next morning saw him at her door, much annoyed at the trouble she
gave him to call and collect the money. Mrs. Wentworth had nothing to
say, nor had she a dollar to satisfy his demands.

"Good morning, madam," he said, as she opened the door to admit him,
"I was much surprised at your not calling to pay the rent at my office
on yesterday. I admire punctuality above everything else."

He entered the room, and cast his eyes on its empty walls. They did
not satisfy him, for the absence of any furniture told the tale of the
soldier's wife in a more graphic manner than words could have done.

"What does this mean?" he enquired.

"It means that necessity has compelled a mother to sacrifice
everything to keep her children from starving," Mrs. Wentworth
replied.

"Humph," said Mr. Elder. "This is singular. So I suppose," he
continued, addressing her, "you will say you have no money to pay your
month's rent in advance."

"I have not a dollar this day to buy bread," she answered.

A frown gathered on Mr. Elder's brow, as he remarked: "I suppose you
recollect the arrangement made between us when you first hired the
room from me."

"What arrangement was that?" she enquired in an absent manner.

"That on you failing to pay the rent, I should have the power to
resume possession of the room, without giving you notice to leave."

"I recollect," she said.

"Well, in accordance with our arrangements, I shall require that you
vacate the room to-day, as I can pro