Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-05-28

and soon, by her kindness, although but q
child, she gained their confidence. What
ever she saw that was needed, was sent 10
Mr.. Grey's and be really began to recover
very fast, and was able in few weeks TO sit
up most ofthe day.
One morning, as Fanny returned from her
call on the sick man. she found her father
and mother at home.
"0h, papa she said as she flew into her
fathers arms, 4" I'm so glad you have come
Now you can give Mr.. Grey some writing to
do he wants some very much; indeed, IN
few weeks--just as soou as heis well enough,
to go out--he is so poor, and so good
But stop & moment child, replied her
father, as he hlled her month with kisses,
" who is this Mr.. Grey, and where does he
live, and how did my little daughter become
acquainted with him ?
"0h, he is poor sick man that lives in the
village, whom go to see every day and
I've carried him some Of your wine, father,
and he is a great deal better for il, and says
if he gets we'll he shall owe his life to me-
only think Of it fatherl" And little Fanny
Strengthened up to her full height, in think
ing of her importance " He says have done
him more good than the doctor; and now ]
want YOU to give him some writing to do;
he says he can write, and keep books"
Il see you have as usual, business enough
for me among poor people, but never mind
now, Fanny, I'll attend to that some other
time. | want TO bear how you have enjoyed
yourself while we've been gone
"0h, nicely, I've been TO Mr.. Grey's almost
every day; and I've had real good times;
and Mr. Grey is so much better; when first
began to go there, he thought he shouldn't
live long"
"What child you arel said her father,
with a loud laugh, as he kissed her again,
" nothing to talk about but that Mr.. Grey"
Fanny has a great passion for associating
with ignorant, uncultivated people, said her
mother, who was reclining upon lounge,
languidly tanning herself l don't see from
whom she takes her disposition. I'm quite
sure it doesn't come from me"
"0h, no, wife, it doesn't come from you !
you never made the acquaintance Of poor
person in your life, replied her husband, with
81 really hoped Fanny would be like me in
that respect, added Mrs. Arther.
ave cannot expect to change Fanny much,
said her indulgent father. $50 viii give her
all the bread and wine she wants to give
away among the poor and sick, and money,
too, if think it is needed. never shall
know the difference and it seems to do the
child so much good
"Yes; but such associates are not very good
for her morals" replied Mrs. Arthur, as she
moved her fan a little faster.
"0h, mamma, said Fanny, 'you don't know
how good Mr. and Mrs. Gray are. They are
poor, but they are real good poor people. Mr..
Grey told me what beautiful place Heaven
is and he says God will reward me there for
all the good have done him here; and he
cried, too, mother, when he said it; and lit
tie Fanny's lips began to culver.
'0h, dare say they are good enough, re-
piled Mrs Arthur, as she rose from her seat
tbut asSocisting with them viii never fit her
for society"
Society isn't much after all, wife, said Mr.
Arthur, as he brushed tear from his eyes
would d give more for thesmoral truths om
child teaches me, than for all ever learned
from society in my life. Such as we have
been in for the last few weeks, is nothing but
a snowy bubble; and when you try to fine
its substance, it is gone."
1 must 90 and give directions about dinner
forgot Mr. Walcott promised to dine viii
US, said Mrs. Arthur, as she left the room.
Concluded tO-m0TT0lO