The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1854-10-18

idle, and with it many Of the comforts Of
their peaceful home.
When Kitty reached the bakers she
wiped her eyes, and trying to look cheer.
ful, askedzfor shilling loaf. .sb
"Where's your money!" said Mr..
'sNiother, will send it next time. +, She is
expecting money to-day for her work"
The same old story;4 I've heard it often
enough. Now, look here, child, your
father owes me three dollars. Don't show
your face here sgain without it."' .r.-5,li
Kitty trembled with modification and
sorrow, for there were several customers
/ standing by, and among others Miss Viii.
liams, Ktty's school teacher. whom she
had not seen in three weeks. She walked
out OF the store in silence, with large tears
rolling down her face. She was just turn
i ing the corner when, she heard some one
call Kitty She turned, fearing to meet
the angry countenance Of the baker, but
saw instead her teachers kind face. -.
| kitty" said she, whats the matter?''
'.Oh, everything, Miss Williams" said
she. .se5.f Ia ;sn; t.--...,,...
..Oh no, my dear child. not everything.
I see you are in trouble, but you must try
to look on the bright side."
| There amt any bright side!" sobbed
Kitty, '.Helen is sick, pa can't get work.
and ma has no time 10 sew, and Charley s
getting the measles. Oh dear, oh dear,
can't help crying!''', a.sa, s-. +" :.
"Kitiy." said Miss W.. as she drew the
little girl close to her, and wiped her tears
with her handkerchief; 81 wish had some.
thing to give you. but my old mother and
lsick sister need every cent | can earn.
| Remember that tits God clothes the lilies
land watches each helpless bird, so he will
see your tears, and pity you. Cheer up
Kitty; Gods aoord neuer fails. Brighter
days are coming!" So saying, Miss Will
4 liams kissed her little scholar, and putting
a cake in her hand which she had bought
at the bakers for lunch, bade her good
morning .sfs. - ,;s......'.1.
I Kitty watched her for moment. end
then began her walk home. A new light
seemed shed over all che saw. The sun,
which had, been hid behind the clouds.
fnow shone oheerfully, and the wind, no
longer keen and cutting, seemed a friend
lly hand wrapping her cloak about her.
She passed the masons at their work, and
the warmly dressed childfen on their way
to school, with q quiet countenance. Eve.
rything seemed to say, ''Cheer ZIP, Kitty;
brighter days are coming!" She found her
mother with Charley on her lap. trying to
sew and keep him still. Helen was asleep.
| and Mr.. F. gone out. Kitty laid her cakes
| on the table, and taking the baby in her
arms, inquired for her father.
...He took piece Of cold meat, and
went out soon alter you. Pm afraid he is
at tho corner grocery said Mrs. F. with
q sigh. "When a man gets discouraged
he is very likely to take to drinking o.
Kitty, how different everything is from old
times." g,..
Alter. hasty breakfast, Kitty resumed
her seat by the FIRE with Charley on her
lap. She felt hopeful and happy-for the
blessed words spoken by her teacher were
ever present. Charley felt the magic in
Auence of Kiity's happiness, and began
ito laugh and play, and when the sister
! gave him the cake Miss Williams gave her
he ale il with such. relish that his mother
said. 81, believe Charley was hungry after
all. He may escape the measles
Kitty. put him to sleep, and laid him by
Helen,s side and then said "Mother
please lei me fix up the room, and try tc
make il look like old times when pa come.
home.' -, 80 ~, .......,..s 8
do as you please my child, but liking
up. won't bring plenty to our empty cup
boards, What makes you so cheery. Kit
liy2 Have you heard any good news?"
! ..No, Mother, but | cannot help think
| ing we shall soon see brighter days. Ain
! there anything in the house to eat besides
this loail' said Kitty. .'9 -
J. Yes, there's bit Of bacon, and fiv,
or six potatoes; the last we have left" :
!" Ma mayn't ! cook it all myself. ant
) have il ready by noon? You look as
you needed a, good dinner" -
Having gained her mothers consent
she flew about the room, doing first on
} thing, then another, and just had the tab
). spread with clean cloth, and the Por
and potatoes smoking hot. when her fathe
J came in. He looked surprised and said
, "Kitiy, this looks like old times-and doe
me good" They sat down, and ate
hearty dinner. and after it was over. an
: while Kitty was washing the dishes sh
7 said. sFaiher, why don't you try one
, more TO get work?' 81, that's out Of tn
, question my child. ] have tried till | ar
!. ashamed to show my face. No one
3 willing to hire man out OF employment.
i Cheer up dear father, brighter dag
:. are coming said Kitty in a coaking tone
Do try once more. justto please me-" Nj
81 + looked anxiously at his overworke
vile. and little children, and got up an
t putting on his hat, went out. ''''' s'.o7
3 Toward night, as Kitty and her mothe
8 sat sewing busily, they heard some on
: -Erunning up the stairs with q cheerful s,eI
!: and before Kitty could epen the door he
II father came in. The fable was set wit
Z, the remains Of the morning Loaf, and th
II children were asleep. Mr.. F. had a larg
J. market basket in his hand. which he s
y upon the table, and in i lively tone whic
II made Kitty and her mother start, ''Com
8 my girl, cook Us good hearty supper.
!, always said you were my sunshine an
9 Joy, and you are. y - 80 '''~ e'
IT All this Kitty threw down her work an
v Jumping up said, .Oh pa, I know yo
d have found work. know by your looks