Litchfield enquirer., 1857-02-12

isSer reaeicd to tao;sten His lips and ncH. all
 tlsis is oxef so long ago. Isuprose I can but sreinemhcr it with grattitude, though should
 like to do something more if could. .. -s 1 Just at this moment, thought SO sweet
 seemed darted through Alice's mind, that she
 verily believed that her own guardian angel
 must have brought it from heaven; II was
 thirsty and ye gave Me drink" She clasped
 her hands together, dropped on her knees, and prayed that she might be one of the happy per
 sons here spoken of, and that a way might be
 made for her to prove by action the thankful ness of her heart. Then she arose, took up
 her buckets and walked slowly away.
 During the time that Alice was by the well ! very different scene had taken place at
 small public house not far off. A poor way
 faring man, apparently in6rm and old reached 1 the door of this little inn and noticing one who
 was handing beer to wagoner, who stood at
 the head of a long team of horses, asked to
 sit down on bench, and that a cup of cold
 water might be given him. "We. don't know
 much about water here. can tell you," said the ostler "aid as to rest. there's our club com. tug presently, SO such as you can't have a long rest in these parts to day. But what's that sixpence you're grasping so carefully l war rant In would go far towards getting you c drop of good beer, if you amt after being mis- crly" Bnt" said the old man, II want this to buy some doctors stuff from the next town, for my sick granddaughter at home"
 Ho, well," replied the ostler, |" if you'll e'eE DO accommodate us little, why, we can't accommodate you that's all :; but take my word for it, beers better than all the doctcr's stuf be it for man. woman, or child however, he added, as he saw the old man put the six pence into his pocket, " if you wont hear to reason, why then be off with you No better than vagabond, I'll be bound" With Q tear in his eye, the aged traveller went on his way but he had not gone far, before turning a cor ner, he saw the beautiful well, by the hedge of flowers He hastened on for here, at least, he thought that he might find rest, and he prayed in his heart, that God would grant him refreshment alsoia that place. When he rescii- cd it, he sat down on the side of the well, but still though the water looked clear below, he was too feeble to fill the bucket. Alice ny this time, had gone on some way SO as to be out of hearing of the old mans voice, though not out of his sight,, She, meanwhile, was pondering over her prayer, and before she went across the field that led to her mothers cet, turned right round to give one more look at the cross which suggested her petitions. In the distance she could well see the old man resting, with his head upon his hand, by the very well she had left. As he sat there, he reminded Alice so strongly of her dear Savior, when wearied he sat by the well of Samaria, that love to the poor traveller sprung up at once in her heart. Setting down her pails, she ran back quickly, and soon reached him.
 'Let me give you some water" she called out to him directly, shall be so pleased to draw it for you."
 My child," replied the FOOT old man," you seem to know my wants, though you have not heard them. shall be very thankful for your help since am but in6rm as you sec" So saying he took blue cup out of his pocket, which, when Alice had drawn up the bucket she dipped into the water, whilst her compan- ion looked on with evident satisfaction. Alice waited @ little while, that she might give him more, if he needed it. When his first draught was finished, My little maiden" he said, "why are you so kind to poor old man, who has nothing to offer you in retDrn?"
 Alice, whose heart was full, burst forth i'm i mediateIy, "Oh, because that cross. reminded me, just now, of my dear Savior, and how He thirsted there for our sakes, and that He once said, | was thirsty and ye gave Me drink SO if give you some water it is as if gave it to Jesus Christ, therefore love you with all my heart I
 My child," the. poor man replied,"if if you love mo for my Lords sake, thank him first, and then you. And he that said 'Whosocv,r shall give to drink unto one of these little ones cup of cold water only, in the name of disciple. shall in no wise lose his reward, will am sure, bless your work of charity done for him, in running back this hot day, and drawing to refresh wayfarer like myself. Give me a little more of that beautiful water, and I will not keep you long," .
 Thank you," said the old man, as he put his mug into his pocket, and Alice replaced the bucket: 1T told you there was nothing could give in return for your Kindness; but l call to mind yet one thing have, which it may
 be you will not disdain accepting l bestow
 upon you my blessing.' |
 Father" said the little girl, let me kneel and receive it.
 Then Alice knelt down, and the aged man put his hands on her head, and prayed that God the Father, Who made and preserved her would keep her until she reached the living fountains of Paradise that God the Son Who had redeemed her, would wash her from all her sins ; that God the Holy Ghost, Who had saneti6ed her, would never take from her the virtue of the blessed wa ;ers of baptism; that the most Holy and Undivided Trinity would receive her hereafter, without spot, to behold the sea of glass before the Eternal Throne.
 Alice arose. The little girl and the old man parted, perhaps never to meet again, till they walk side by side, near the river of life. ys3+s l. A HARD HT.-"I have always preserved my reputation" said Mrs.--. one evening addressing herself rather pointedly to Mrs -. "You always set ridiculous value on tridesF' rejoined the insulted fair one. KEEP yosr own counsel.