Litchfield enquirer., 1852-10-14
The Little RauDer.

girt ot hy0 years, th0 only mourner for the silent heart beneath. Friendlesa hopeless. homeless, shs had wept till she had no more tears to shed. and now she stood with scRp1y clothing autteriue in the chill wind, pressing her little hands tightly oyer her heart as # to slill its heating.
 Its no use frSiting.' said the rough man, as he stamped tue last shovel fill of earth eyer Rll tue chjld had Left to lowe treiting won't bring dead folks to life pity you hadn't got no ships cousins 50. .re- where's to take you 1: it's tough world. this 'ere, I tell ye; don't see how you ya're going to weather if. Guess Isll take you around to Miss Fslherbee,s she's got a power of children and wants . hand to help her. so come along. If you cry enough to aOat lhe ark tt won't do you no good Allie obeyed bigp Weehanically. turning her head every few minutes to take another and yet another look wheye her motberjay buried.
 The morning sun shane iu upon an un> dergroRnd kilcllea in the crowded city, Mrs. PetRerhse. altired In gay colOred calico dress. with any quantity of tinsel jewelrY, sat sewing some shovy cotton lace on a cheap pocket handkerchief. A boy of f'e years was disputing with little girl of three. about an apple from big words they had come to hard blows and peace was finally declared at tho price of an orange apiece, and stick of candy each cotpbalapt 'Putting in tor the big. gest
 Poor Allie, with pale cheeks and swollen eyelids. was staggering qp and down the floor under the weight ot mammoth baby, w4O was amusing himself, pulling out al intervals little handfulls of her hair. 'Q4iet that child can't ye P said Mrs. Featherbee, in no very gentle tone-.I don't wonder the darling is cross to see such a solemn face You must get little life into you somehow, or you won't earn the salt to your porriIge here. There, l declare, you've half put his eyes out with those long curls dangling round come here, and have 'em cut off; they don't look proper for charity child,-(and she glanced at the short slubby crops on the heads of the little Fetherbee's. es. 3i . l Allies lip quivered, asshe said - Mo,h- CT used to love to brush them smOoth eve. " mOrning,-she said they were like little dead sisters.-- please doU'r said she be. seechingly. But tell you to cut 'em off, so there's an end of that, said she, as the several ringlets fell m shining heap ou the kitchen floor and do for creatioD's sake, stop talking about dead folks aud eat your breakfast if you want it.; I forgot you hadn't had any-there's some the children left-if you're hnRgry it will 40 down, and if you ain't you can go without ,
 Poor Allie The daintiest wouldn't nave
 gone down,'-her eyes filled with tears l snf ho hnn l-l, bed out, must cry if you beat me for it -my heart pains me so bad.'
 'H>i.t>y-T i~t>e whats all this said broadfaced. rosy milkman, as he sat his shining can down on the kitchen table-0 wha's all this, Mrs. Felherbee? I'd as. lief eat pins and needles as hear child cry. Who is she, (poinling to AIlie,) and whats the matter of her
 | Why, the long and the short of it Is, she's a poor pauper that we've taken in out of charity, and she's cry ing at her good luck. that all.' said the lady, with vexed toss of her head. 'That'a the way benev- olence is always rewardsd--no.hing on earth to do here but lepd the baby. and amuse the children, and run so the door. aud wash the dishes. aud dust the. furni. ture. and tidy the kitchen. and go Of q few errands--ungrateful iittle baggage
 Jimmy'a heart was aa big as his farm. (and that covered considerable ground, ! glancing pi.ifulIy at the ltils weeper, he said skillfully. that ch;ld's going to be sick, Mrs. Felherbee, and then what aye you Qo- ing to do with her besides she's loo younq to be of much use to you--belter ie. me take her.'
 We'll | shouldn't wonder if you was half right said the frightened woman-- she's been trouble alEeady-ElI give her la qnit claim.
 : Will you go. with mo, little maid r said Jenny with bright goOd-natnred smile. If you please,' said Allie, laying heI little hand confidently in his rongh palm Sit up closer said Jemmy, as he pu one arm round her. to steady her fragil' figure. as they rallied oyer the stony pave
 ments; we shall. soon be ou. of this smo ky city, and then we'll see wtat sweet hay fields. and new milk, and clover blossoms. ant kind hearts will do, for you--y6u poor litlle plucked chicken. Where did you come from when you came to live with Una. oli JezebelH
 From my mo.her's gave :, said Allie. F .Poor thing said Jsmmy wiping away a. tear with, his coat sleeve. We'll. never mind --I wished Lhadn't asked yon--l'n always running mg head agi1 beam. Do Iyou ike lo Esed chickens, hey 2 Did you ever milk q. COW. 0s ride on top of hay cart. or go a bsrrying I Do you love bouncing red apples. a,sd peaches as Jig as yous fslp k shall go hard if you don'i have 'sn all. Whal's come of yonr hair ehildi have you hal your head shased.'
 Miss Eetherbee cut 1t off,, said Allie.
 The old serpenfi wish I'a come in | little quicker. Was h your curls .her them young 'uns wns playing with f-- We'll, never mind,' said ho. looking admi riagly. at tho sweet face before him, you dou'l aeed 'em--aad they might got youto looking ln the glaas 0Aener than vas good for yo1.' .s
 We'll, hero we are, deolaFe--and flleFe Nlands ny old w0mnn ln the dour way, shading her eyes from the sun. guess she w0udeFs where I rulssd you