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No said little Ida pulling back I shall stay by Mama. The father lifted her upon the bed and there she remained keeping, watch over the lifeless form until he returned. After the funeral. Ida was immediately placed in the asylum - and became a great pet there - but the father would not in no wise part with that baby though cold and wet - wind and rain- that child was always seen in his arms. Many & many a time you might have seen him in the drinking saloons -- carous-ing with his drunken companions, or reeling home.

 The baby was alway either in his arms or on his back. Such exposure was too much for the little thing -- and it began to look very thin and haggard. Its large bright eyes shone with a painful luster.
   Finally, after an unusually protracted season of intoxication Ben brought the worn & wasted  little baby to the Asylum - almost starved to death?  The sight? of bread & milk made it almost frantic they? fed it very carefully and finally brought back the little life almost unclear The tiny creature puts out both arms