Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1862-02-20

from its fellows, the other sparroWs take
dislike to it, and peck at it when it appears
before them. For this reason it seeks its
food early in the morning, before the rest of
the feathered tribe are astir, and then goes
back to its nest, where it remains for the |
rest of the day"
THAT'S very strange !" exclaimed Buck
wart. II must really try and get sight OF
that sparrow and, if possible, I will catch
it, too
On the morning following this conversa-
ton the farmer rose with the sun, and sallied
forth into the field. lie walked around his
farm, searched his farm yard in every cor
ner. examined the roofs of his garners and
the trees Of his orchards, to see whether he
could discover any traces of the wonderful
white sparrow. But the white sparrow, to
the great disappointment Of the farmer would
not show itself or stir from its imaginary
| nest. What vexei the farmer, however,
| still more, was that, although the sun stood
high in the heavens by the time he had
completed his round, not one Of his farm Ia
borers were astir F.; they, too, resolved not to
leave their nests.
Herr Ruckwart was rejecting on the dis
advantages of this state Of things, when
suddenly he perceived lad coming out of
tho house carrying sack of wheat on his
shoulders. lie seemed to he in great haste
to get out of the precints Of the farm; and
Herr Ruckwart soon perceived that his steps
were not bent toward the mill, but toward
public house where Casper had long
score to pay He fastened after the aston
ished youth and quickly relieved him of his
burden.
The farmer next bent his steps to the COW
house. and, pecping to see whether the white
sparrow had perchance taken refuge there
he discovered to his dismay that the mill
maid was handing liberal portion of milk
through the window to her neighbor.
: "a pretty sort of housekeeping this is ?
thought the farmer to himself as he hastenet
to his wife's apartment, and aroused hei
from her sumbers. "As sure as my name il
Ruckwart," he exclaimed in an angry tone
"there must be an end to these lazy habits
Everything is going wrong from the wan
of somebody to look after things. So far a
am concerned" thought tho good farme
to himself, II will rise every day at the sam
hour rose this morning, and then sha
get my farm cleared of those who not inten
to do their duty properly. Besides VIII
knows but some fine morning or other ma
succeed in catching the white sparrow.
Days and weeks passed on. The larme
adhered to his resolution; but he soon for
got the white sparrow, and only looked sfte
the cattle and his corn fields. Soon every
thing around him wore tlourishnS aspec
- and men began to observe that Herr Ruck
wart tBackward) now well deserved to t
called Herr Vorwart tForward.) In du
course Of time this old friend again came
spcnd the day with him. and inquired in
humorous tone,
=. well, how arc you getting on nov :
Have you succeeded in getting glimpse {
the white sparrow
The farmer only replied to this questio
by a smilo, and then holding out his han
rs to his OLD friend, he said, "Gcd bless yot
Herdcr you have saved me and my fami
from ruin"
Often in after years, when Herr Ruckwai
was a prosperous man, he was wont to re
~ late the history Of his carly life; and thu
J. by degrees, the saying passed into pre-
> verb
ie "He that would thrive
le Must the white sparrow see.