The Whole World Kin: Hood’s poem, so universally appreciated, has inspired a picture that grasps the heart, compels our sympathies, and draws the ties of the human family closer. A Little Eden: “Far from the maddening crowd.” A peaceful country home. A devoted father and daughter. The “serpent” enters, a stranger at the gate. A glass of water, and a chat. Innocence flattered. In the Toils: Stranger lingers. Father forbids him coming. Clandestine meetings. Girl infatuated. Elopement planned. Girl leaves home. He swears eternal constancy. They depart for the city. The Gilded Cage: Rooms in the city. A false life, hollow happiness, neglect and indifference, promises broken, final desertion, a dark future. The Dream Ended: Alone in a great city, helpless, friendless, inexperienced. Everything sold or pawned for food. She seeks work, turned into the street. “Home, She Had None:” Hopeless wandering. Sinks lower and lower. The bitter dregs. She sees her lover and his new mistress. Her last appeal roughly repulsed. “The Bridge of Sighs:” Crouching in dark corners. The gay throng passes heedless. Bitter memories and keen remorse. Starvation weakens. The rushing tide invites to rest. The plunge made. At Rest! Borne onward by the river. Rough but sympathetic hands lift her tenderly. Past human help. To the morgue. Young clergyman reverently crosses her hands. Peace at last! The Good Shepherd: The cold moonlight streams across her face. It is transformed. As the light fades, the vision of Christ appeals, with attitude of infinite pity and a look of benediction.