American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1858-05-13

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Mother said Charley, as soon as they
were alone, my two and nine pence would
not have bought all that and be pointed
to the contents OF the basket. "a
Honesty 10 the best policy, Charley
How nice that cup Of tea tasted. and what
a pleasant evening they passed. as Mrs.
Mann busted herself with her work, and
Charley talked over his plans for the foil.
owing morning: and after the chapter in
the Bible was read, and the. e.nightly prayer
repeated, how full the widows heart was,
as she kissed her boy goodnight,
Next morning be was DIP and dress.
ed bright and early, bis breakfast was
ready for him, which he was not long
in dispatcbing. and. after kissing his moth
er good bye, he set off with light heap.
for the drug store. A little girl was sweert
ing il out, Mrs. Morgan was superintend.
ing the operation, and as Charley entered,
the latter bAde him good morning with q
smile and said, you are to be our errand
boy are you?' "a l 4u
Yes. ma'am, shan'tI sweep out the
store?' e..,. sai,.t
We'll yes. / suppose that will be part
OF your business naw--so, Bridget, you
can give Charles the broom, and 90 and
see about the breakfast N ta1e1
Biddy did not seem to be at all lath 10
yield the broom. and Chades began sweep
ing in good earnest. Mrs. Morgan follow
ed Bridget out, leaving Charles alone
He made the place as neat as he could
and was just thinking what else to do
when Mrs. Moagan came again; abe pras
ed him for his motion of keeping things
tidy as she expressed it. just then Charles
caught sight Of the new pane Of glass: the
glazier had put it in the night befcr, and
of course left plenty of thumb marks a
round the edges.
Hadn't better wash the windows ma.
amp asked Charles.
oh, yes. I'll fetch you some watal
and towels. and away she hustled; sh,
soon returned with the necessary articles
and telling Charles to be careful. she lef
him again to 60 and attend to Mr.. Beebe'
breakfast, as Bridget was just ringing th,
bell. announcing that it was all ready.
Mr.. Beebe was widower; he had los
three coildreu when they were quite younl
and now he had no one to care for, aut
no one to care for him. except good it'll
Mrs. Morgan. and he never should Lave
want il sbe could help it, And now sh,
was at the head Of the table, waiting t
pour out his coffee. i'-'
Good morning Mrs. Morgan said Mr.
Beebe. as he came in and took his seat q
the table, i. had no opportunity ofspeakinI
to you last night did you find Mrs
Manu-
Yes and I got there Just in the nick Q
time. they werejust sitting down to tea
and there was nothing or the table bu
some dry bread and little milk and W,
ter
Has Charles come yet? asked Mr.. Beet
after some time.
Yes sir. think be is real nice boz
and will save you lots Of trouble
What is he doing now?
i left him washing the windows
Bless my heart! l must go ank see tb
be does not break anything
L don't think you need be afraid, sir
I said Mrs Morgan. smiling. as Mr.. Beet
went towards the store. e't a'.
Charles was putting the things careful
} ly back into the window when Mr.. Beet
. went in, and the old gentleman seemed
. think that Mrs. Morgan was right. d.
I ring the day Charles made himself usef
, in several ways; he was naturally brig
active boy. and now in gratitude to N
3 Beebe, and the idea Of beneftting b
mother made him work with double enc
r gy. Mr.. Beebe began to wonder how
/ had ever got along without bin. He 500
earned enough to make his mother oor
9 Portable, and his truth and honesty MAJ
I him respected by all who knew him.
d Mother said Charles, one evenin
!. as they were sitting down to tea, and pla
d Of hot biscuits were smoking. a glittsrir
!. dish Of apple sauce, and a plate Of smok,
j. beef, Mother the best days business
ever did was breaking Mr.. Beebe's wi
/ dow, So
No, Charles the best was owning
n to i. honestly. and not being afraid TO
d The truth.'-[FOrester's Playmate.
It A SENSIBLE vIEw.--E Edward Everett,
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