imbibed from childhood a sentiment of love for the women of India and had resolved to give up her whole life to further the cause of female education. When she met Vidyasagar she was charmed and they soon became fast friends. Whenever she went to the neighbouring girls' schools she requested him to bear her company. In accommodating her he once met with a sad accident. While returning from a visit to Uttarpara Girl-School the buggy he was riding overturned by chance and he was thrown violently to the ground, where he lay senseless. A crowd gathered round. Nobody stretched a helping hand. Miss Carpenter's vehicle which was following soon made its appearance and drew up close by. She promptly alighted to furnish necessary aid. By fanning the fallen man with her handkerchief and sprinkling water over the face, she brought him back to consciousness. But the injuries sustained were of a more serious nature. His liver was permanently affected and henceforth he constantly
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