There was a Child went forth 

 every Day 



ROM the high crown of her 

 feathered hat to the broad 

 toes of her calf boots she 

 was " well groomed." Her 

 perfectly-fitting tailor-made, 

 her faultless white gloves, her 

 fashionably-dressed, brilliant- 

 ined head, with every hair in 

 place beneath a net, her smooth, 

 pink cheeks all spoke of the 

 infinite care and time and 

 patience spent upon her toilet. 

 On her face was a look of 



complete self-satisfaction, of utter content; but it was the 

 content of one to whom a good meal, a new dress, and a 

 reserved stall are the " summum bonum " of life. 



The child who sat beside her was equally " well groomed." 

 The broad-brimmed, white felt hat, the coat of softest blue 

 cloth, the shining curls, all told of care and attention. But 

 the look of satisfaction on the mother's face was lacking in 

 the child's. The wide grey eyes, and sensitive red mouth 

 were hungry with the hunger of one who desires to know. 



