Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1861-11-05

well, wen begin tomorrow morning;
and now go home to your mother"
Shan't 90 to the glazier irst:"
| And of went Charley, the heels few Just
as they did before, but 1t was to very differ.
ent music this time
In the meantime, Mr. Beebe walked to-
ward the farther end Of the store, and on
ening door which led to the dwelling part
of the house, he called his housekeeper,
Mrs Morgan. A trim busting little body
appeared, and desired to know what he
wanted
| Mrs. Morgan" said Mr.. Beebe, "did
not see you making some shirts for me the
other day ?"
Eyes, sir"
allow many have you made"
This question rather fiurried the little
woman she had never known her matter
70 make such inquiries before, and sheawas
afraid he thought she did not get on fast
enough with his work, so she answered
with rather a frightened look,
Only three sir. / have had to 90 so
often to widow Browns since her little boy
was sick, that l."
'How many more have you cut out to
make p asked Mr.. Beebe, interrupting
her.
"Three more, sir"
well l am very glad you have not made
more than three. Now, Mrs Morgan, |
want you to put on your bonnet, take
basket, and fill it with some tea, and sugar,
and crackers, and any other little things of
that kind you may happen to have in the
closet, and take it to Mrs. Mann's, with
those three shirts for her to make"
Don't make your shirts neat enough,
sir? To be sure can't see quite as we'll
as used to when J was young but when
l get on my magnifying glasses, see to
stitch very we'll"
You made them a greal deal too neatly,
Mrs. Morgan, and think your eyes can be
much better employed Now [ want you
to use them on this errand, and when you
come home tell me all they have seem"
Who is Mrs. Mann, where does she
live, sir ?"
"She is poor woman, who takes in sew
ing, and she lives in Norfolk Street, the
FIRST little white frame house on the left
with green door"
Yes, sir; suppose it won't hurt if put
some eggs and little butter in the basket,
too" said she with smile
81 see you know just exactly what to put
in much better than do" said he, with a
nod of appreciation; so saying he went in to
the store again, and took up his newspaper
while Mrs. Morgan prepared bashet full
OF good things, that would have made a
poor family happy any Saturday night.
When Charley left the store, he hurried
to the GLACIERS, but he lived at some DIS
lance, and it was late before he reached
home.
why, my son." said his mother, looking
! with a 10 ba
what has kept you so long?"
81 met with an accident, mother"
Mrs. Mann looked anxiousIv at him to
see IT any bruises or wounds were visible
but his smiling face treasured her. and he
proceeded to relate all the occurrences of
the afternoon.
She commended his conduct, hut gently
ch'ded his carelessness by saying
well, Charley, we have neither Of US
got much money now but if you bad been
little more careful, we might have had a
cup OF tea to night, but as it is we must
make milk and water do; aud / am sorry
to say, we have no moro sugar"
Mother, are you sorry | gave Mr.. Bee
be the money!"
mo, indeed, dear. would rather drink
milk and water instead OF tea all nv life,
than have You do anything mean; and let
me tell you, Mr.. Charley, some ponr people
have not got any milk; we ought to be
very thankful that we have; and here is
nearly half Il loaf of bread then to NOR
row hope to get some sewing. and per-
haps you will be able to earn little mon
ESQ dare say we shall get along fine
ly."
But although the widow spoke cheerfully
and audible sigh finished the SENTENCE
They were just going to sit down to tea or
rather milk and water and bread. when a
gentle rap3ing was heard at the door
Charley went TO open it, and there stood a
little woman with basket on her arm.
and smile on her cnuntenance, so bright
spd pleasant, that am sure she must have
saved candles wherever she lived.
"poes Mrs. Mann live here?" inquired
she entering, and setting down the basket.
(She must have been a strong little woman,
for the basket was pretty heavy.l
"Yes. ma'am; will you walk in and take
seat?" said Charley, as he placed a
chair for her.
"Thank you." said she.
Then turning to Mrs. Mann, she said.
'Mr. Reebe, the druggist, requested me
TO bring you some sewing, and some shirts
to make"
81 am sure am much obliged to him
for have found it very hard to get work
lately"
"Aud he told me to bring you few
things in the way of tea aud sugar. sup
pose they won't come amiss," said Mrs
Morgan as she began to unpack the bas-
ket; and as her eye glanced over the tea
table, she felt sure that she had come JUS
in time.
The tears came into Mrs Mann's eyes
as she thanked her. and Charley couldn'
: say word but the little woman cut sbor
all thanks and hustled out, bidding then
good evening, and promising to call agar
soon.
. Mother" said Charley, as soon as they
we're alone. my two and nine>pence would
not have bought all that" and he pointed
to the contents os the basket.
Honesty is the best policy, Charley"
How nice that cup of tea tasted, ans
what pleasant evening they passed, al
!: Mrs Mann busted herself with her work,
] and Charley talked over his plans for the
following morning. And after the chapt-
e er in the Bible was read. and the nightly
prayer repeated. how full the widows
heart was as she kissed Der boy gooC
e night
Next morning be was no and dressed
I bright and early, his breakfast was ready
for him. which he was not long in dispatch
] ing, and after kissing his mother good bye
he set eff with light heart Cor the drug
store.
"a little girl was sweeping it out Mrs
Morgan was experimenting the oppera-
ton, and as Charley entered. the lattel
babe him good morning with Cheerful
smile, and said ''you are to be our errant
boy. are you ?'
ayes na'am; shan't sweep out tht
D store?"
"Well, yes, I suppose that will be par
of your business now-so Bridget, you Ger
give Charles the broom, and go and SCI