The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1854-12-13
VOLUME Fl, NO. 80

Kitty's school teacher. whom she had not
seen in three weeks. She walked out ot
the store in silence, with large tears rolling
down her face. She was just turning the
corner when she heard some one call Exit
ty." She turned, fearing to meet the an
CRY eountenancc of the baker. but saw in
stead, her teachers kind face.
"Kitty," said she, what's the matter?"
"Oh, every thing Miss Williams" said
she.
"Oh, no, my dear child, not everything.
| 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 work, and
ma has no time to sew, and Charley's get
ting the measles. Oh dear, oh dear, l can't
help crying!'
"Kitty," said Miss w, as she drew ths
little girl close to her, and wiped her tear
with heat handkerchief "IwiArEhad sopes
thing to give you, but MS old mother. a2d
sick sister need every cent | caa earr Re-,
Y member thatit is God clothes the files, and
watches each helpless bird, SO lie will see
your tears and pity YOU. Cheer4nR KITTY;
-aSs.s word never fails. Brighter days COM
ingR SO saying, Miss Williams, kissed
her little scholar. and pGttinga eakeSn her
hands which she had bought at the bakers
for a luuch, bade her good morning.
Kitty watched her for a moment, and
Exhen began her walk home. \ new light
seemed shed over all she saw. The sun.
which had been hid behind the clouds, now
shone cheertulIy, and the. wind no longer
keen and cutting, seemed friendly hand
wrapping her cloak around her, She passed
the masons at their work, and the warmly
dressed children on their way te school,
with quiet countenance. Every thing
seemed to say, "Cheer up, Kitty; brighter
days are coming!" She found her mother
with Charley on her lap, trying to sew and
ep him still Helen was asleep, and Mr..
f. gone out. kitty laid her cake on the
table, and taking the baby in her arms, IN
quired for her E&l&eS.
"He cook a piece Of cold meat, and went
out soon after you. I'm afraid he's at the
corner grocery" said Mrs. F. with a sigh.
"When a man gets discouraged he is very
likely to take to drinking 0, Kitty, how
different every siing is from old times"
After hasty breakfast, Kitty resumed
her seat by the FIRE with Charley on her
lap. She felt hopeful and h"ppy-for the
Blessed words Fpoken BY her teacher were
ever present. Charley Ilt the magic IN
duence of Ki!.y's happiness, and began tc
laugh aud play, and when the sister gave
him the caA. Miss Williams gave her, he
s,e il wiki su3h relish tina! his mother said,
al believe Charley Was only hungry after
all. He may escape the measles"
Kitty pu, him to sleep, and laid him by
the side OF Helen and then said Mother
please let me fix up the room, and try to
make i; Look like old times when pa comes
home"
HDo as you please my child, but fixing
up, won't bring plenty to our empty cup
boards. What makes you so CHEEKY, AIT
ty? Have you heard good news?'
"No. Mother, bat cannot hel p thinking
we shall soon see brighter days. Ain''
there anything i'll the house to eat besides
this Loaf" said Kitty.
"Yes, there's bit of bacon, and five OF
ak potatoes; the last we have left"
"Ma, mayn't | cook it all myself, and
have ready by noon? You look as II you
needed good dinner"
Having gained her mothers consent she
flew about the room, doing first one thing
then another, and just had the table spread
with a clean cloth, and the pork and pota'
toes smoking hot, wien her father came in
He looked surprised and said, "kitly, this
Looks like old times--and does me good
They sat down and ate hearty dinner
and after i, was over, and while Kitty was
Washing the dishes she said, "Father, why
don't you try once more to get workT 81
that's out OF the question my Child
have tried till am ashamed to show my
face. No one is willing to hire a man OH
of employment.
Cheer up, dear father, brighter days ar
coming" said Kitty.in coaxing tone. 'D'
try oNce more just,to please me- Mr.. F
looked anxiously at his overworked d wife, "nc
little children, and got up and putting OF
his hat went out.
Towards night as Kitty and her mother
sat sewing busily, they heard some one run
ming up the stairs with cheerful step. ant
before Kitty could open the door her fathe
came in. The table WAS set with the re
mains Of the morning loaf, and the chill
dren we're asleep. Mr.. F. had large mar
ket basket in his hand, which he sat upor
the table, and in lifely tone, which mad,
Kitty and her mother start, said, "Com,
nv girl, cook us good hearty supper.
always said you were my sunshine and joy