Saturday morning visitor., 1848-12-09
The child sprang forward with CRY Of

pleasure. and placing her hand in Mrs
Austin's, looked up affectionstely in he
face; then starting back, she looked at he
mother, who she remembered had not Civ
EN- her consent. Mrs. Watson told Mar,
that she might go, but promised her
whipping if she was not back soon.
Mrs. Austin took the child and depart
ed. 1t was cold day in November, anC
the wind fluttered poor Mary's frock, anc
blew back the tangled curls from her ma
ked brow. Mrs. Austin tied her hand
kerchisf over her head. care not youl
feet cold ?" she said, as she looked dowl
and saw that she hand no shoes on.
eyes ma'am," said Mar; "but moth
or says we shall get no shoes this winter
for father spends all he cah get for drink
They reached home, and Mrs. A. found
she had pair of shoes and shawl for
iittle Mary, and some medicine for her
mother.
The child had never been so happy be-
fore as she was when she tripped home
that night. She was not only delighted
with the presents she had received, but
the kind words and kind looks of her
friend had fallen like sunshine upon her
heart.
When Mr.. Austin came home, his wife
informed him of the call she had made.
The situation Of the family is truly de-
plorable," she added; "is there nothing
We can do COR them ?"
INDEED | do not know" replied her
husband.
"ly there is, l doubt not you will think
of it,"
"Watson is terribly beso.fed; | met him
tonight reeling home, probably to abu>e e
his family; and yet they say when lie is
sober, he is kind hearted, peaceable
man."
"lle has good trade, and if lie could
be prevailed upon 10 work without drink
ing, he could support his family well.-
His poor wife seems indolent and hope
less, but il she could see the prospect of
better days, she would no doubt do bet
ter.n
ITO be sure" replied MIR. Austin,
lhougMlully. "he has good trade, and
was once considered the best workman in
town; but he has become SO Incorporate
that none will employ lin. Idou't know
what SUPPORTS his family; they must Of
len be in relched destilution.''
"Wretched destitution indeed" ;" exclalm-
ed his wife. Sand now think how we
may help them. You know we want some
one to work on the house immediately.
Employ him, and perhaps by keeping him
Iut OF the way Of temptation and giving
proper encouragement, we may induce
lin 10 break Off his brutal habits"
"That is good idea Jane, and | wifi
zee him tomorrow andtry TO engage him."
The next morning the Watsons were
'ot little surprised TO see Mr.. Austin
inter- their dwelling. His heart grew
ick at the prospect of sin and misery a
ound him. The shivering children were
'agerIy pressing around table on which
here was no food except few potatoes.
The father was standing at shell prepa-
idg his morning potations, aud Mrs. W.,
With uncombed hair and dirty face, stood
n a menaeing attitude, upbraiding him
With loud and angry words.
Good morning Mr.. Watson" sal, he.
Good morning sir" replied the poor
nan with hiceough. ~ don, feel well
his morning, and was about 10 take some
iIlers."
Don't take them, they will dy yon no
God, and | want to talk with you on bu-
mess"
Watson looked at him with surprise,
nd then putting the glass from him, seat
d himself 10 hear what he had 10 say.
III wish to hire YOU 10 work on nv
ouse," continued Mr.. A. ave ha, Q
eseral unfinished rooms, and if you will
ONE, will pay you at Mr.. Frosl's store,
Fhere you can obtain groceries and clothes
Or your family"
There was something so different in the
ind manner Of MIR. Austin from The rude
ontempt with which be was usually treat
d, thai he felt his heart expand-he a
am was man among men.
The bargain was closed, and ihe next
lorning, true to his promise, Watson came
0 his work. He commenced, but his
and was unsteady, and his manner rest
ess. Mr.. Austin noticed il, and kent
i'm engaged in cheerful conversation. -
'eiore noon he asked for cider; he was
old he could have none, but Mr.. Austin
ent him mugof hot ginger beer, which
9 drank eagerly, for has lhirst was in.
snse. l3 40 sgsf
He kept at his work, but evidently snr.
sred much for the want Of his accustomed
When night came, Mr.. A. took him 70
70 store, and paid him for his work in
'me articles necessary for his family
nd with Kind, encouraging words, bade
i'm good night. When he got home and
Exhibited Olarge silt FISH and q bag oil