Anti-slavery bugle. [volume] (New-Lisbon, Ohio) 1845-1861, 1849-01-05

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Il knew the number you wore, and |
thought ! would guess at Netty's size. If
they don't fit, the man says he will change
them, and will go clear back to the store
tonight, but what she shall have her
new shoes for Christmas. Won't you
make us a rice pudding for our dinner =
You are a good boy,' said the moth
err, much affected by the generous spirit
her son had displayed. Yes, you shall
have a rice pudding, but take off your wet
shoes, my son-they are all wet-and
dry your feet by the fire.
mo, not till you put on Nelty's shoes,
to see if they fit her. If they don't fit, |
am going back TO the store for a pair that
will. She shall have her new shoes for
Christmas. And mother, try yours on,
perhaps they Won't fit YOU
To satisfy the earnest boy, Mrs. Elliot
tried On Netty's shoes, although the child
was sleeping.
Just the thing she said.
Now try on yours
'They couldn't fit me better,' said the
mother, slipping on one Of the Shoes
Now take off your wet ones and dry
your feet before the fire, while | put the
supper on the table,
John, satisfied now that all was right,
did as his mother wished, while she got
ready their frugal repast. Both were too
much excited 10 have very keen appeiites.
As they were about rising from the table,
after finishing their meal, some one
knocked at the door. John opened it,
and a gentleman came in and said, fami-
liarly-
How do you do, Mrs. Elliott
'Oh-how do you do, Mr.. Mayfeld2
Take a seat and she handed her visiter
a chair.
How has your wrist got, Mrs. Elliot?
Are you most ready 10 take my washing
again =
It's better, | thank you, but not well
enough for that and | can't tell when it
will be. Asprain is so long getting WE'LL
How do you get along?' asked Mr..
Mayfeld. Can yon do any kind Of
work =
Nothing more than a little about the
house,
Then you don't earn anything at all?'
NO, sir-noihing.'
'How do you manage to live, Mrs. Ell
liot?'
I'VE have to get along the best we can
or Johns two dollars a week.
1.-Two dollars a week! You can't live
on two dollars IL week, Mrs. Elliot that
is impossible.
It's all we have said the widow.
Mr.. Mayfeld asked a good many
more questions, and showed a very kind
interest in the poor widows affairs
When he erose' toago away, he said
81 will send you a few things tonight,
Mrs. Elliot, as a Christmas present. This
is the season when friends remember
each other, and tokens of good will are
passing in all directions. | think | can
not do better than spend all ] design CIV
ing for this purpose, in making you a lit
tie more comfortable. SO when the man
comes with what | shall send you, you
will know that it is for you. Good night.
| will drop in to see you again before
long.
And ere Mrs. Elliot could express her
thanks, Mr.. Mayfield had retired.
W. 10y lOHS hH'O PuSoCu OClOIC tIG
voice Of u man, speaking 10 his horse,
was heard at the door. The vehicle had
moved so noiselessly on the snow cover
ed street, that its approach had not been
observed. The loud stroke of "A whip
handle on the door caused the expectant
widow and her son 10 start. John imme-
diately opened it.
Is this Mrs. ElIiot's?' asked a car
man, who stood with his leather hat and
rough Goa all covered with snow.
Yes, SIR replied John.
Very well, I've got a Christmas pres
ent for her, | rather think so hold open
the door until | bring it in
John had been trying on his new shoes,
and had got Them laced up about his an
kles just as the carman came. So out he
bounded into the snow, leaving the door
TO take care of itself, and was up into the
car in a twinkling. 1t did not take long,
with Johns active assistance, 10 transfer
the contents of the car 10 the widows
store-room, which had been for a long
time wanting in almost everything.
Good night TO you, madam said the
carman, as he was retiring, and may TO-
morrow be the merriest Christmas you
ever spent. 1t isn't every n who has
a friend like yours
'No-and may God reward him. said
Mrs. Elliot, ~fervently, as the man closed
the door and left her alone with her chill
dren.
And now the timely present was more
carefully examined. 1t consisted of ma
ny articles. First, and not the least well
come, vas half a barrel of flour. Then
there was a bag of corn meal, another of
potatoes, with sugar, tea, rice, molasses,
etc.. SOM warm stockings for the chill
dren, a cheap, thick shawl for herself,
and a pair Of gum shoes-besides a good