St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-11-27

And the old man finally consented tc
90. They reached the humble cot, anc
were welcomed in by Martha They
found old Mark sitting in a great stuffed
chair which a neighhor had sent il, and
though he looked pale and W IN, vet i
warm smile sutfiused his face, as he saw
the visitors.
"Mr. Burr" said lie, while big tears
stood in his eyes, Il can never pay YOU
for the noble Kindness you have shown
me. | may at some time pay you all,
for the bare money Is nothing compared
with the knowledge that | have such "A
generous friend to stretch out his saw
ing hand in the hour OF gioom and mis-
cry.
Talk not of money to me- returned
Uncle Absalom, earnestly and warmly.
Ii il served yuu | am already more than
repaid in the very knowledge that l
have been Of service TO Il suffering fel-
low"
Even Kate was surprised 10y this but
she knew that it WAS real, and she was
glad.
When they arose to depart, Martha
followed them to The dor, and here she
blessed the old man again. He was
moved by Il generous impulse. and he
took a golden half eagle from his pocket
and handed it to her.
''No. sir She said. drawing her hand
back, "what vou have already given u-
will suffice until father gels out. But
there is one who would be blessed with
the gilt, and Ii you will permit me | will
reliuquish it in her behalf The widow
Wildrege is very low and her daughter is
sick
But Uncle Abs:,lum was stubborn
man. and he would have his own way.
Take this he said, land we may
find another for Mrs. Wildrege. If You
will, | will call on the wilow-but if
You refuse me. won't stir Il sep only
towards home"
Martha took the money with fearful
eve, and Mr.. Burr heard more blessing
a. he TUNED away. Widow Wiidrege'>
dwelling was not far of, and ththcr the
found thr mother, a woman ot some littv
years, ,itting by the bedside OF her sick
daughter. She arose a, the visitors came
il, aud her c,umtcnancc plainly Showed
that she wondered why Ah~.dum Burr
called. But She saw an an-H IN Hates
mild blue cy,s.
.\h-a,om and the widow were play
mates once, and the ice WIS soon bTuhcn
Gradually the uncl,. a.l niece drew forth
the story ul the uuuau'- -uii,ila--. and
then the Old uan took out hi~ rucl,c.
book, and TOOK thercirom fifteen dollars
Here" said hr. as hr handed it To
the widow, '.Ihi- may serve to h.htyn
your burden some. | am ab!c. while
yuu are needy. Take it. and rcmrub =
that vou NAV look to me acrin when
need comes upon You,
MechanlraiIy thr woman to"N the
money anu having SaZ'd i'r-t upon Inc
charmed noie~' ami then upon The donor,
>h' bowed her h';'i ana thanked ''o I'or
III" hiv>>IlII.
And u'cn, "m'r The tears @u>led i'r'h'
~ ' ~
poured iorth her thanks.
W hen Ah-,I'm burr >.'t down l" ms
supper that night that >htle upon his
lace was is H"Ii ~ tie r'ul'l'r "i thc
setting sun. Ills i"od was eaten with Il
keen RELISH, and ne could now return
hlte.H smile. ANA on Ihat h'Sht, too.
his dreams were more pleasant than
ever.
some time durin@ the n'Nt day h1te
came up nom t"t 'ti'''' ana 'NNtd "er
uncle WHAT tl;'l uarN N''l'' WIS i"r.
GLOW dId You hnd II lie cried IN
quick alarm.
he door was party open
Il dld forget 10 iocN H. l remember
now.
but what l. H. Uncle
The "lt man finally confessed to hltc
that he had over twenty i'ou+and dollars
slowed away there.
Wv hy uncle Is 1t possible And
you let he there III the dark, without
use.
but II the aSseS'ors knew Ii thcy d
make me pay taNeS on H.
hate was about TO give uttcrance TO Il
very indignant response, but she held 1t
back, and went and sat down by the Old
mans side.
NOW look here, Incle Ab~'sIom' how
much would your taxes be tor that
money -
"Over hundred dollars year. Just
think of it
YES, and think OF tins. llere Is the
railroad company Just advertised f'r a
loan OF twenty-five thousand dollars at
, five per cent. lou can make up the
five thOuS3uU dollars and LET them ll lSC