Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1848-02-09

and then went back to her place, looking
so much smarter than when she went
away. tn at the lady said,
You should have worn these clothes be-
fore!'
But had mt them.' replied Jane.
Where. then, did they come fromF
asked the lady.
Thus questioned. Jane related. in the
most artless yet touching manner. the dis
tress Of her father and mother when she
went home: and then told of the timely re-
lief that came from friends unknown
The lady's feelings were touched. She
spoke with unusual kindness to Jane. and
told her that she had a good deal ofcast-ofI
clothing which her mother could have 10
make up for her and the children, and
tina, if she would be good girl. she would
keep her as long as she would like to re.
main.
When Jane told this at home they were
still more rejoiced.
We canno, stop to tell Of all the beauti.
! full presents that Ellen Grant. and Mary.
and Harry received on New Years day.
! Papa and mamma had not forgotten them.
Nor had papa and mamma been forgotten
I by the children, who, under the direction
Of Aunt Prudence had laid out all the
money in their money boxes in order to
buy presents, and in bestowing them. they
did indeed feel more blessed 10 give than TO
receive.
! Evening had come-the evening for
were in the parlor with papa, mamma. and
| Aunt Prudence, when a servant brought
in note directed to Mr. and Mrs Grant
/ On breaking the seal, Mr.. Grant read a.
loud:
To Mr.. AND MRs. GRANr-For your
generous kindness this day, our hearts are
full of gratitude. Your presents came in
a moment Of great need when we knew
not which way to turn. and fully supplied
that need. Jane was sent home from her
! place this morning. because her shoes
were worn out, and her clothes not decent
for her to be seen in a respectable family.
The frock and shoes just fit her, and she
went back with light heart. Comiorta-
bic shoes and stockings were needed by
the children, above all things. You have
supplied them, and may Heaven reward
you hundred and hundred fold. For
give this expression of our gratitude; but
felt that could not sleep tonight without
letting you know the real good you had
done, and the warmth Of our thankfulness.
MARY BARKER.
what does all this meant asked Mr..
Grant. DO you understand it, motherr
Not word Of it, replied Mrs. Grant.
with look of surprise There is some
mistake. We are receiving thanks for
the benefits conferred by others. 1t is
good to remember the poor; but we have
forgotten them this day. That touching
letter of Mrs. Bankers rebukes me deep
ily'
why, what's the matter. Ellen! and
Harry! and Mary! What ails you, child
ren' asked Mr.. Grant. looking from face
to face of the little ones, and not being
able to comprehend the expression that
rested upon each.
The tears was actually starting from FL
lens eyes, while smiles went fitting about
her lips. Harry was laughing with ILL.,
suppressed JOY.
Let me explain said Aunt Prudence.
And she told how the children had spent
their money in buying tea. sugar. coffee.
rice, stockings, and other things, for New
Years present to the family of poor Mr..
Barker. and how they had sent clothing.
also. that she picked out for them from
such as they had outgrown or thrown a
side But how Mrs. Barker knew where
they come from was more than she could
tell.
And my children have done this. said
Mr. Grant, with much emotion. drawing
them to his side. and pressing his lips tight
ly upon their pure young toreheads-
How happy they have made me! And
they. too. are happy-hapPier in thus CIV
ing, am sure, than they ever were in re-
ceiving.'
Mrs. Grant fairly cried for JOY. to think
that her children had done good an act.
As for Ellen, and Harry. and little blue
eyed Mary, they had never felt SO glad at
their hearts in their lives as they did on
that happy New Tears evening.-louth's
Cabinet.