The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-12-13
- A WORD IN SEASON.
AN ENCOURAGING STORY FOR DISCOUR-
AGING TIMES.


'"Kitty, see if youcan do anything to Aeep
this child STILL" said Mrs. Furguson to her
little daughter, who had just finished dress.
ing, and was hurryng to tic her shoes. n
Kitty went to the bed and took up the ba-
by. The little fellow generally began to
laugh and crow when he saw his sisters
sweet face bending over him; but this mora
ing he went on crying and worrying, in
spite Of Kitty's attentions.
Just then her father came in from the
next room, and going to the bedin the corn
er. where a little girl was lying, said,
"Wifs. how's Helen today" .-...
"PoorY" said Mrs. r, II have been
awake with the children all night, and am
completely worn cut. | wish you would
take the baby, and let Kitty go for some
bread for breakfast"
Mr.. y. took the baby, and tried to still its
cries by walking the floor. bu' in y&isP
''Charley is catching the peasles, too. l
know by his actions" said Mrs, r. GAN
our troubles seem to come at once. What
shall we do?"
al an sure don't know" said Mr.. F.
when the baby hushed his cries for mr.
ment. Il wish ysu had married some one
fit to take care Of you"
Don't talk so, John, you only make mat.
tiers worse Being awake at s;ht makes me
fretful know, but am sure have enough
30 discourage me-"
DuriA, Aa,is conversation Kitty stood by
the door, looking very sorrowfully. Ms the
Tears rolled down her cheeks.
"What is the matter, child? Why dom
YOU go!" said her mother.
IL can't bear to, mother; for Mr.. Brown
told me yesterday l must not expect to be
trusted again unless pa got work. WhH
shall tell him?'
"Tell HIM poor folks can't stsrve. II
send him money TO morrow. expect to t'
paid to-day for the last elain made.
Kitty put on her cloak and hood snt
started OF for he bakers not as she wen
when her father had work and money wal
plenty, but with slow unwilling step. Mr.
Furguson had been laid up all winter witt
a fractured limb, but Mrs. Furguson's quicl
and busy needle had kept them from want
Mr.. F. could keep the baby still, though no
able to walk. Kitty used to hem the bot.
toms Of the shirts her mother made, and
staid at home on Monday to help wash the
clothes. Helen made herself useful in many
little ways. In this manner they passed {
q net winter, looking forward to plenty o
work in the spring March has come, anc
Mr.F, though we'll, failed to obtain work ,ant
began to be discouraged. Little Helen hac
the measles, and KITTY was kept from schoo
TO help her mother.
Kitty was patient and cheerful, SO tha
her father sometimes called her his litd'
Sunshine. When he returned from his lon(
t'resomc walk in search Of employment
and sat by his fire in gloomy silence, Kit,
would throw her arms about his neck, ant
say, "Neyer mind, father, better luck mex
time" But of late her father had grow
harsh, and repulsed her by saying, &c
away, child" This morning Kitty felt dis
Oouraged Her little sisters illness, tn
fear Of Charlsy's catching the measles, AM
lcrhaps dying, like her cousin John who's
funeral she could not forget, swelled he
little heart almost to bursting. The Marc
wind blew unfeelingly in her face, so tba
she could hardly keep her cloak about hel
The reproachful conversation between he
p,rsnts, which she never heard in prosper
ous days, had sunk deep in her heart. Sh
tried to dry her tears and look calm, as sh
passed some masons at work OH an unfnish
ed house, but this sight only added TO he
sorrow. Her fHaAer was a mason, and sh
had often carried his dinner to him in til
pail, on her way TO school at noon; but tn
pail had long been laid away idle. and wit
II many Of the comforts Of their peacefu
home. l
When Kitty reached the bakers she wipe
her eyes. and trying TO look cheerful. aske
for shilling loaf.
where's your money!" said Mr.. Brown
'Mother will send it next time. She
expecting money to-day for her work."
.'rhe same old story; I've heard it ofte
enough. Now, look here, child. your fathe
owes me three dollars. Don't show you
face here again without IT,"
Kitty tremhled with modification AMI sol