Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1856-10-08
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THE ARRIVAL.


THE ARRIVAL.
The old lady sat in an arm chair, she
did not disturb herself on the entrance
of the children. Beside her, on table,
lay story book and large rod and not
far from her chair stood wooden bench.
Though the room was poorly furnished
and humble in appearance, the pretty
pictures which hung on the walls give it
a cheerful, friendly look. Aunty Won
derlul herself was old and ugly her hair
was snow white,and her face was covered
with spots and wrinkles.
"Come nearer to me, dear children" "
she said. " Do not fear me, or the rod
by my side. We do not look very invi-
ting; but what Of that There are many
prctty things in the world which havesno
use. / will not speak Of myself, but ae
for my rod, it has already been of good
service to many children. c me here
and kiss it" Saying this she held out the
rod 10 the children. who were glad il was
the rod, and not Aunty Wonder her.
self, they must kiss.
Herman and Augusta seat d them
selves on the bench to resi-, after their
long walk. "Ah, said the old lady,
looking at them, g you are very nicely
dressed, and have kept yourselves quite
clean. Now that like greatly; to be
clean and neat is half of living well.--
Cleanliness is the first thought Of good
children, and neat child gives pleasure
to every one. or what use are new and
pretty clothes, when they are not kept
with care clean and neat? Doyon know
the story OF the cat and the poodle dog !?
No. Pleas tell il as" cried the chill
dren, with one voice.
THE CAT AND THE POODLE DOG.
Ap odle dog and little eat,
Who knew each other well,
One summers morning had chat,
Whilst walking, strange to tell.
In curls the poodle wore his hair;
The kitten had hers combed with care.
The ,odle to the kitten said,
81, ee how gentee and fine am
NV graceful form and curly head
Are much esteemed and priced by man
And me with care and love they cherish
While you, neglected, are left TO perish.
Thus speaking, with high looks of pride
He went his way with little care
His footsteps, wandering without guide,
Plunged deep in the black mud there.
Now pussy, walking on her toes,
Avoids the mud whare'er she goes.
When the pair were home returned,
They quickley to their mistress came.
The dog till now. poor puss had scorned,
Yet he hung his curley head. for shame
As his mistress, calling puss by name,
Gave her the sofa for bed,
Blu, drove him out into the shed.
Many children we can find
Neat and clean, with gentle minds;
Yet some, though nicely dressed at morn
Are seen at eve with clothes all torn,
And when It's time to 90 TO bed
They're like the poodle in the shed
:" So ii is with all children who are un
tidy said the old lady. No one like
them, and they lose many friends ant
many pleasures in consequence. Blu
you must be very hungry. l will brin,
you something to eat And she left thu
room.
''Augusta," said Herman, "did you ev
er see any one so old and ugly as aunt,
Wonderful But what nice story sh,
told us didn't she I?
"Yes." replied Augusta. Il like he
now, though, much better than at first
But look. look, there is the picture Z
the cat and the poodle dog on the wall !
"Yes. so is and there hangs anothe
beside it, where the dog is looking u
angrily at the cat. as she sits. like lad,
on the sofa Why did you go then
the mud, you dirty dog
Whilst the children were looking at ii
picture the old lady came into the roor
bringing large bowl of bread ard mil
which she placed on the table, laying tv