The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1859-02-17

with nod of appreciation SO saying, he
went into the store again and took ul
his newspaper, while Mrs. Morgan pre-
pared basket full Of good things tha
would have made poor family hspp.
any Saturday night. yt7g.
When Charley left the store, he hur
ried to the GLACIERS, but he lived at som'
distance, and it was late before he reach
ed home. ;al. so s.l3 ,la.e.a s
why, my son. said his mother, look
ing up with sunny smile, when he en-
tered, what has kept you SO long ? "
I met with an accident, mother
Mrs. Mann looked anxiously at him t
see if any bruises or wounds were visi
Bile, but his smiling face reassured her
and he proceeded to relate all the occur
rences of the afternoon. She commend
ed his conduct. but gently chided his
carelessness by saying, Well. Charley
we have neither Of us got much money
now if you had been little more care
full we might have had cup Of tea to-
night, but as it is we must make milk
and water do; and I'm sorry to say VIC
have no more sugar. sela 9iaD
Mother, are you sorry gave Mr.
Bcebe the money ? a ~.
mo, indeed, dear I would rather
drink milk and water instead of tea, all
my life, than have you do anything mean
and let me tell you, Mr.. Charley, some
poor folks havn't got any milk ; we ought
to be very thankful that we have /; and
here's nearly half loaf of bread ther
tomorrow ! hope to get some sewing
and perhaps you'll be able to earn little
money, SO dare say we shall get along
finely
But, although the widow spoke cheer
fully, a sigh finished the sentence
They were just about going to sit dowr
to tea, or rather to milk and water and
bread, when gentle rapping was heard
at the door. Charley went to open it,
and there stood a little woman with a
basket on her arm, and a smile on hel
face so bright and pleasant, that an,
sure she must have saved candles wher.
ever she lived.
Does Mrs. Mann live here . inquired
she, entering and setting down the bas-
ket. (She must have been strong lit
tie woman, for the basket was pretty
heavy.)
Yes, ma'am; will you walk in and
take seat 2 said Charley, as he placed
chair for her.
Thank you,' said she; then turning
to Mrs. Mann, she said. Mr.. Beebe, the
druggist, requested me to bring you some
sewing, some shirts to make
I'm sure I'm much obliged to him,
for have found it very hard to get work
lately
And he told me to bring you a few
things in the way of tea and sugar
suppose they won't come amiss,' said
Mrs. Morgan, as she began to unpack
the basket; and as her eyes glanced over
the tea table, she felt sure that she had
come just in time. .5
The tears came in Mrs. Mann's ewes
as she thanked her, and Charley couldn',
say word. but the good little woman
cut short all thanks and bustled out,
bidding them good evening, and prom
ising to call soon. 8
Mother said Charley, as soon as
they were alone, my two and d-ninepence
would not have bought all that and he
pointed to the contents of the basket.
Honesty as the best policy, Charley.
How nice that emp of tea tasted. and
what pleasant evening they passed, as
Mrs. Mann busted herself with her work,
and Charley talked over his plans for the
following morning /; and after the chap
ter in the Bible was read. and the night
ly prayer repeated, how full the widows
heart was, as she kissed her boy good.
night. 3a apll y
Next morning he was up and dressed
bright and early his breakfast was ready
for him, which he was not long in dis
patching, and, after kissing his mother
goodbye. he set off with light heart
for the drug store. heeassl .na
A little girl was sweeping it out. Mrs.
Morgan was experimenting the operation,
and as Charley entered. the latter bade
him good morning with cheerful smile,
and said. You are to be our errand boy
are you?' lamir yq eu aiida4 ii
Yes, ma'am shan't sweep out the
store?' Aa
We'll. yes. ] suppose that will be a
part of your business, now so Bridget,