The Buchanan County guardian. (Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa) 1858-1864, 1861-09-10


self. She had great brown eyes jus
like yours. You make ME think Of he
every minute - and big tear was brush
ed aside. She has laid in her grave thre,
months come Sunday, and the baby, ou
little Benny, has forgotten all about hel
who was so fond of him. He woulc
leave his mothers arms any time to &C
TO her. Will you GO home with me, AL
ice, and be a sister TO little Benny ?"
80, sir, will you take me 20 said the
child, her face glowing with eager hope,
while her frame trembled with excite
ment.
"Be sure will7Fand pow we had bet.
ter jog on, so as to be home in time fol-
supper. | have sold out all my Christ
mas turkeys, and the big wagon is just
round the corner. But YOU can't ride in
the cold with them clothes on," he con
tinued, looking at her lhin garments.
Taking her by the hand. he sought a
store, near by, where he bought a warm
WOODEN shawl, knitted hood and fleecy
lined gloves, which he bade her put on.
+" There, these will stand you ill we get
home, and then the mother will rig YOU
out more comfortable" The child S
eyes danced with pleasure as she viewed
the treasures. but she could only saw.
with glad tears, o, sir, you are too
good.
Not Bit" laughed the good n,tur-
ed farmer, you are my litde girl now,
and | must provide for you"
They soon reached the covered Jersey
wagon, and lifting the little sirl in, he
seated himself beside her, drawing the
buffalo robe well around her feet. And
50 they rode on farmer Belts chatting
all the time with his happy litlle compan,
ion, who could hardly realize her identi.
y.
Then you like apples, Alice, do you :?
You shall have bushels Of them this win
ter il you want. Do you like to feed
chickens and turkeys -
/ think should, dearly but new
er saw any ike ones except those in mar
ket."
Well. | never guess YOU don't
eat them very often either, do you
now ."
We have had no meat of any kind
for a long time"
No meat Why, what dil you have
for breakfast ."
Only the apple you gave me Sir"
Why, Alice, never heard the like.
What did you have yesterday ."
Only some potato and turnip parings
| found in the street." said the child
modestly
The astonished farmer gazed at her
for the first time doubingly; but there
was no untruthfulness in those full can.
did eyes.
+" Is il possible there are any people SO
poor? | never'll waste a piece of bread
again, if that's SO. am sorry did not
know you were so hungry when We were
in the market; but here is piece OF
bread and butter and cold meat | had
left from my dinner"
The child's hunger was keen, and the
present relief of mind made the want
doubly felt. She devoured it hastily.
despite her effort to control herself, for,
hunger knows no law
Hannah will have a good, warm sup
per when we get home all ready, know
She never fails Of that when | go down
TO York. | guess Davy can jog on liz
tie faster, such good roads," and he gave
the lines shake, which Davy seemed to
understand as an intimalion that he
night hurry on 10 his warm stable rath-
er faster. An hour more and lhev reach.
ed the pleasant farm house, The good
wife, Hannah. came out to meet her Aus
band, and inquired with some surprise.
I" Why who have YOU there, William o.
for being Quaker born, she occas oually
used their form Of ire>s Alice shr,nk
back litlle, fearful that there would be
no welcome for her here.
\ few words told the simple story. as
ha lifted the child from the wagon and
placed her inside the gate. 1t was enough.
and the good mothers arms and h.art
opened wide 10 receive her.
I" Thee is welcome. little one. Thee
shall never want for = home again" Z" and
she brought her into the cheerful fam
ily ROOM" aud placed Emily's low rock
lng chair beside the bright lire for her.
With gentle hands she removed her
shaw and hood, and when she had
grown warm and comfortable. il look but
a minute 70 exchange her Thin. but neat