Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1867-08-09

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As Fred returned, an hour later, the
common. with its streets and shaded walks,
tempted him to turn aside. It was a
warm day, and Fred was something of an
idler; so he bent his steps to little clump
OF woods, he well knew, and threw him.
self upon the grass. He was just losing
himself in day dream. when the sound
Of voices very near him. caused him to
raise himself upon bis elbow and peer
through the trees.
i declare. said he, with low laugh.
If there isn't my generous friend Try Sli :.
ter. and Davie and the little brother with
him. And if am not mistaken. l am
about to be favored with a glimpse in the
rear!'
And he wouldn't have me at all. said
a mournful, shaky voice, which was Da-
yic's.
L said everything I could for you. said
Uy; you may ASK Squire Upton. But
you see. he just seemed to take great
fancy TO me. and he won't hear of any one
else. l hope you don't think l wasn't
fair
%. no. sighed Dave, Eat you don't
know how hate to go home, mother and
Susy were SO sure would get it, and he
drew the worn sleeve acrost his eyes.-
Susy thought that we'd both have some
new clothes this summer, but the old ones
will have to do he gave little nervous
laugh. trying to be manly.
Here said Ury, uneasily. have piece
of orange. and taking out one, he cut a
generous quarter for Davie d the little
brother. rcserving the half for himself.
1t is so. good. Cry,' said the little one,
smacklng his lips: Isn't there any more !?
Mo- said Try, shortly.
What is that big bunch in your peck
Ell?
There was a disturbance in the ash
heap-the dust began 20 fy.
Don't bother !! cried Try, threatening
Iy.
But the hungry little brother rushed on
to destruction.
1T looks just like nm orange. Maybe
you forgot it; just look, Try. l only want
u little piece, a little. little piece
Try got up wi Ii flaming face, boxed
the small brothers ears. and shook him.
till if the little soul and body hadn't HAD
the strongest kind Of grip Of each Other
they would certainly have parted company
Davic interfcred and rescued the child
but neither he nor the little brother, who
sat down to sob very quietly to himself,
seemed in the least surprised. 1t was
quite evident that Try did not very often
honor them with front reception. and
that they We're quite used to being hurt
with the rusty nails and broken glass oil
anger and selfshness that lay in the rear.
After few minutes Try saunteret
away, followed by the tagging little broth
err, and Davic was left alone,
Then Fred went up gently to the poo
boy. who was sobbing with his face to thu
grass.
Haze you been lame great while, my
poor felluw, and can't yoL be cured =
Davie looked up in such bewidercment
that Fred repeated the question.
I've been lame, if that's what yon cal
it. sir. since yesterday. said Davie. q
was up at the new building, and a heavy
: stone fell on my toes. 1t almost kills mi
, to walk to day, but mother thinks Ill b,
all right in week.
: 'Oho!' thought Fred. What n candid
truthful boy is Ury! Who would thinl
. so much rubbish lay behind that small
. one story building
Dayie spent no more time sobhng OF
the grass that day. Mr. Fred had a lon,
talk with him, looking kecnly all the Will
in his honest, patient face; and, in the ent
he engaged him to come to lawyers Steel
the very first day his foot would permit
and dismissed him with quarter for Susy
That afternoon Try received it'll
note.
Mr.. TRY Sitter KNOWING your great an
} Xety, l hasten, to inform you that your mos
I ardent wishes are realized, and Your frien
Davic will come to our office i'll II few days.
It's very singular, but little circumstanc
you forgot to mention namely, that Davie
} lamene>s WAS only temporary, has entirely re
, moved my father, perjudiccs against him.
you had only known at tho time that such
triiling fact would have made it all right, HOY
much anxiety you might have been saved. NJ
: father is very eccentric.
+ Hoping you may have equal success in al
| your various undertakings,
Iremain yours. &C..
FRED STEELE.
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