Nebraska advertiser., 1859-03-10

of sending little Joe" on the disagreed
bic errand of borrowing old papers from
his neighbors.
Mrs. c. waited patiently through
the day, expecting to see "little Joe''
coming with the paper, but the day pas
sed, as likewise did the evening, but nc
paper came.
The next morning after breakfast, she
was heard to say
"Well, John, the paper has not been
returned yet"
"Ah, indeed; l guess neighbor NJ
has either forgotten his promise, or is alb
sent from home, f" replied c..
81 Think" she continued, 1--WE had bet
ter send James after it"
"Would it not be best, wife, to wait un-
til afternoon? N may return it be-
fore then"
GAS you think BEST" was the reply.
They waited until nearly dark, but no
paper made Its appearance. James, a
smart lad of ten years, was now instruct
ed to proceed to neighbor Ms and
get the paper. he soon arrived and made
know his errand. He was very politely
informed that it was lent TO R, the
blacksmith, who lived half a mile further
on. James, unwilling to return home
without it, notwithstanding the lateness
of the hour, continued on to the black.
smiths.
1t was quite dark when he arrived; bu
he soon made his business known, and
was informed by Mrs. R that "littlt
sis got hold of the paper and tore it up
"I'Il take the fragments, said James
who was for having nothing lost.
"The fragments, Jimp' exclaimed Mrs
R, "Old Donk. the pedler, camt
along here to-day, and l sold 'em will
the rags" James, somewhat dispiriteC
by his unsuccessful mission, and not being
very courageous in the dark, silently bea
a retreat for home, where in due seasol
he arrived, and reported the result of hi
errand.
''Ah," very composedly remarked MI
C, 81 suppose R. asked neighbor N
to lend him the paper, and he did not lik
] to deny him. We cannot, think, accus
either of doing intentional wrong; an
one paper" continued he.' is of littl
: value"
"You may argue Ms case as yO
please" replied Mrs. c., but be assure
; of one thing"
..What is that?" asked Mr.. c., wit
evident fear.
,"Nothing, only neighbor N.will not b
long at the inconvenience of troublin
J people for old newspapers.
About three weeks after this converse
ton, N. was informed by the postmaste
that he had paper in the Office. H
was highly pleased at this announcement
but could not think who was so very kin
as to send him paper. After many con
, lectures, however, he came to the conclu
sion that it was from some friend whor
he had assisted in former years.
One year had passed; the paper con
: tinued to come, and N. was still ignorar
5 from whence it came; but one day at
, "hauling" he informed his neighbors {
his good fortune, and expressed som
fears that he would have to do without
paper soon.
r ''No YOU shan't," said James c., in
| loud tone of voice, "for mother sent o
, two dollars for you lsat week"
: "Well done, JIM" shouted a score {
voices, while a simultaneous roar of laugh
ter ran alone the line of teamsters.
N, who had previous to this announce
ment been remarkably cheerful and talC
. ative, became suddenly silent, while
deep red color, the emblem of shame
mantled his brow. This was good le:
son for N.
Early the next morning he went an
paid Mrs. G. the four dollars, acknow
: edged his error, and was never known a
forwards to take less than two week
papers.