The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-03-26

1AIs' MoiSsh' snu taink your eyes can b
much better employed. Now wan. you +
use them on this errand, and when youcom
home tell me al they have SEEN" 'a
~ "Who is this Mrs. Mann, and where doe
: she live2" - l.t-. sr ssr @
!, I"She is a poor woman who takes in sew
ing, and she lives in Norfolk street, the frs
: little white frame house on the left, with
green door," -
! "Yes, sir. I suppose IT won't hurt il W
put some eggs aud a little butter in the bask
|, ct too" said she with smile.
+, Il see you know just exaclly what to pu
in, much better than do" said he with not
a OF appreciation; SO saying he went into tn,
store again, and took up the newspaper
while Mrs, Morgan prepared basket full o
good things, that would make poor family
happy any Saturday night a e'aa
When Charley left the store, he hurried tc
the glazier's but be lived at some distance
and it was late before he reached home.
"Why, my son. said his mother, looking
up with sunny smile as be entered, what
mas kept you so la,e?p syss sE
4 Il have met with an acciden', mother,,,
Mrs Mann looked anxiously at him to see
II any bruises or wounds were visible, but
his smiling face treasured her, and he pro
ceeded to relate all the occurrences OF the
afternoon. She commended his conda act but
gently ;hided his carelessness by saying:
"Well Charley, We have neither OF us much
moaey now; if you had been a little more
careful, we might have had cup Of tea to.
night; but as 1t is, we must make milk and
water do, and am sorry to say we have no
+ more suga-." 70 ttHg5 .t
4 "Mo'her are you sorry gave Mr.. Beebe
the money" a+
| No, indeed, dear, would rather drink
milk and water instead of tea all my lie,
than have you do anything mean; and let me
tell you, Mr.. Charley, some poor folks hayn't
got any milk; we oaght to be very thank rul
that we have, and there's nearly halfa loaf of
bread; then TO morrow hope to get some
sewing, and perhaps you will be able to earn
a little money--so I dare say we shall get A.
long finely" IA
But although the widow spoke cheertully,
sigh finished the sentence.
They were just going to sit down to tea,
or rather milk and water and bread; when
agentle rapping was heard at the door Char
ley went to open it, and there stood little !
woman with basket on her arm and pleas
ant that'l am sure she must have saved can,
dies wherever she lived.
''Docs Mrs. Mann live here?' inquired
she, entering and setting down the basket.
(she must have been strong little woman,
for the basket was heavy.)
'Yes. ma'am; will you walk in and take n
seat?' said Charley. as he placed chair for
her. a a
"rhank yeu,' said she,e then turning to
Mrt. Mann she said, ''Mr. Beebe, the drug
gist, requested me 10 bring you some sew.
ing sbme shirts to make"
II am sure am much obliged to him. for /,
have found it very hard to get work lately"
"And he told me to bring you few things
IN the way Of tea and sugar. suppose they
will not come amiss," said Mrs. Morgan, as !
she began to unpaclvthe basket and as her I
eye glanced over the tea,able, she felt sure
that she had come just in time. .
Tears came into Mrs. Mann's eyes as she '
thanked her. and Charley couldn't say a
word, but the little woman cut short all I
harks and hustled out bidding the good :
evening, and promising to call again soon. /
''Mother," said Charley, as soon as they c
we're alone, "tny two and nincpencc would t
rot have bonght all that" and he pointed to ' '
he contents Of the basket. /,
Honesty is the best policy, Charley" v
How nice that cup Of tea tasted and d
'hat pleasant evening they passed as Mrs. !.
aaDn busted herself with her wo,k, and !.
harley talked over his plans for the follow C
ne morning; after the chapter in the Bible n
vas read, and the nightly prayer was repeat u
d, how full the widows heart was as she = =
issed her boy good night IL f
Next n,rning he was up and dressed II
right and early, his breakfast was ready for II
i'm, and after kissing his mother goodbye, ? ?
Q Set off with light heart Tor the drug .,
tore. avs 7r fs3a a ga.lc ia gl n,
A little girl was sweeping it out. Mrs te
lorgen was experimenting tie operation, y
nd as Charley entered, the latter bade him :,
ood morning, with q cheerful sn.Ile, and fl
I'D, You are TO be the errand boy, are you?o al
Yes. nam, shan't I sweep out the store 2" le
swell, yes, | suppose that will be part as
your business now so Bridget. you can OF
we Charles the broom, and go out and see yc
bout breakfast" De
Bridget did not seem at all 10Th to yield y
'e broom. and began TO sweep in good ear. IN
est. Mrs Morgan followed out Bird get, te'
aving Charley all alone. lie made the W
ace as neat as he could, and was thinking
hat else to do. whom MIS-. Morgan came in
;an She praised him for his notion OF 4
keeping things tidy as she expressed it. m,
Mr.. Beebe was a widower; no had lost y,
rec children when they were quite young o. o.
I'd now he had no one to care Tor and no ou a.,
lc to care for him ex 'ep. good little Mrs. ba
organ. and he never would have want il \
70 could prevent it. And now she was at ~
o table waiting TO pour his eoffe Ne
''Good morning, Mrs Morgan" said Mr.. sid
,ebe, as he come in and took seat at the
BILE: Il had no opportunity Of speaking to 20,
II last night; did you find Mrs. Manny", En
"Yes,. and got there just in the nick Of wa
ne; they we're just sitting down to tea, and 81
ere was nothing on the table but some dry ed
cad and little milk and water" s ch,
elias Charley come yet?n asked Mr.. Bee. Ma