, 1863-03-12


I've always made It rule 10 keep one out Of every
set all new and nice, in case anything should hap
pen" She sighed as she spoke, for well she knex
what that +" anything" meant. a.lgl !.
"Yes, I guess can keep them on another
year, or till spring at any rate, for he don't often
wear white shirts in winter, and It's 30 lucky ]
made up so much flannel last year. He didn't
want me to- but seemed possessed to do II II
l hadn't, don't know what would have become
Of us now, with having to sell all our wool this
summer to pay off that last mortgage Thank
fortune it's paid, too, and the old place Is safe"
and then she took out the Sunday vest and neck
handkerchief "Wsll, they don't look 50 dread
full bad, after all guess 4 iron this out nice,
| can fold Il so as to hide the old creasess and
then It'll do almost as well as new, and can put
new buttons on the vest, and bind II over, and It
will last quite spell !" and she closed the bureau
and went to the north room" where behind q
sheet hung her own and husbands best clothes.
"They're pretty thin," examining the pants,
"pretty thin, but then II | make him new pair
out Of that piece Of full cloth that was lef over
last winter, why, he won't need 10 wear these
only on Sundays, and be can take them Oft as
soon as be comes from meeting, and that1l save
them good deal" and she hung them up and
took down the coat ats most threadbare In
spots, | declare, but then he can wear bis every
day one under his oVeFcoat this winter, and II be
keeps that buttoned up close, why, no one will
be the wiser. did hopej though, to have got
him new coat this fall but-well, this must do
some way. They cost so much" and she Te.
placed II and took down his overcoat She shook
| her head as she examined IT, but presently her
eyes frightened, she had remembered that there
were pieces enough left to put on d new collar
and new cuffs, :" and that, with new buttons and
new binding, will make Il look quite respectable.
As for his cap, be must slip that into his pocket
when he goes into meeting; it'll do well enough
elsewhere. Now must look at mine;" and she
spread out on the bed purple merino dress
cloak Of brown circaSsian, and black alpaca
skirt and basque /" II they only hadn't been
turned Once--ohl I've just thought I'm dye the
msrino and the cloak, dip the alpaca, and then,
when I've made 'em all over iice, they'll do a
well rs new." And she hung them up, and took
down band-box. al was in hopes to have bad
new bonnet and had this made over for Susan,
but guess it'll do this winter. Poor Sue, she'll
be 30 disappointed about the red dress; she's
lotted on Il 90 much. There, I've Just thought
what IN do; I'll take that delaine I've had FOR 4
good dress these three summers, and die IL Grim
son. ThereII be enough Of il to make the baby
one, too, and the cape u make each Of them z
hood. Susan win think just as much Of y,
its only red, and III buy her . belt some time,
when have little ,butter-money. And that
lifsSt q mine, that was going 10 take tot .
| petticoat will make her good everyday dress,
and hers that she wore last winter will do for
the baby; so they're fixed out No, there's her
cloak. OH IN dye her old one when I'm about
my clothes, and that'll make II Is good as new
in her eyes. Now for Jimmy. Let me see; II
do believe therell be enough Of that full cloth 70
make him Sundsy pair; and II. cut over some
Of bis fathers old ones that have been saving
| for o new carpet for every day wear. And
there's those old coats Of his gTandpa's, which
never could beat to think Of ripping up, they'll
make him ell he needs this winter, II cut them
over; 50 he's fixed, all but his cap; but then
caps are cheap now, and I'll save IN groceries
some way, and get him one at the store with my
butter.money. Now if It wasn't for the boots
and shoea I do wish had something to sell
that would bring money enough to get them:
Aud have-l have-theresth these feathersi did
once think never would let them go but ! Will
will !" she repeated, emphasizing the word bear;
tly and then she went into the kitchen again, and
began to Hy round to get On early dinner
"Going to use the team this afternoon, father I"
she asked, as the farmer showed back his chair
from the table.
"No, guess not; whyf",
"Why, I'd like 70 20 and Sit with Miss John
son, awhile, lather-and, father, you may take
up that note, while we're there. I've made 9P
my mind to make what clothes we've got do,
somehow Or other. Here's the money" and she
brought the pOcket4boOk from the south-Fo0mt"
tive put in two dollars that I'd saved up out Of
my buiter-money; and as for the interest why,
reckon you can an up the wagon with some
things that'll be IS good as cash 10 them I've
killed and dressed pair Of chickens, and will
put up loaf Of fresh bread and . pie or two,
and pail Of apple-sauce."
"That's right mother; and IN load up with
apples and garden sass and such like, that they
have to buy. feel as if could give away half
own to think I'm going to Be outof debt You
get r. ready I,s As quick as you can and III harness
Let Us 6llow that rOll Of bills, and sec how
many hearts were made glad BY the self.sacriiiee
Of one farmers wife. .sty y..-|. 10
Mrs. johnson lay on the bed, faint and weak,
and n the truth be told, just ready to cry. She
was actually snIIering for the want Of suitable
food and drink. She never could bear rye, and
her stomach fairly loathed it now, and she did
| miss her tea and coffee so much. She had never
complained to her husband, but her pale, thin
cheeks, as they sat down that day TO dinner, had
SO touched his heart, he could not swallow q
mouthful, hungry as he was.
A rap at the door. She hastened to rise and
1 open it, "Why, Miss Smith, dear woman, how
| glad am to see you'll" and she shook her visitor
cordially by the hand.
am help myself, Mary. Go and lie down
again; you don't look &c 70 sit up. never knew
how poorly you was ill father told me last night,
or I'd a.tried and got out to see you before"
otis no one but father" as q second rap was
heard at the door; "come right in"
How are you, to-day, Miss Johns0nl haven't
gained much since yesterday; where's johnson
-in the shopf"
"Iexpect he is, Mr.. Smith; sit down, and III
send hubby after him. Run, Harry, run, and
tell pa who's here"