The Lincoln County herald., 1870-11-10
TWO SIDES or A STORY.

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"Mstter enough" said the cat, ,urni
her head another way. "Our cook
very fond Of talking Of hanging ne.
wish heartily some one would hang hoi
Why, what Is the matter ?" fspca.
Growler. A
"Hasn't she beaten me aud called IN 4
thief, and threatened to be tho death
mo-"
"Dsar, dear r. said Growler. pr
what has brought il about2'
20 the merest tribe, absolutely not
ing; 1t 10 her temper. All the SET va,
complain Of it. l wonder they havs,
hanged her long ago."
"Well, you see," said Growler, 1000
are awkward things to hang; you and
might be managed much more easily"
mot q drop CT milk have had tb
day." said tho black cat "and such
paio In my s,de."
"But what" said Growler, "wh
immediate cause ?"
Haven't I told you ?" said the blac
cat, pettishly; "it's her temper-what
have to suffer from i'll Everything Cd
breaks she lays to me. Such injustic,
1t is unbcarable T.
Growler was quite indignant; bu
being Of reflective turn, after the fir.
gust Of wrath bad passed, he asked
"But was there no particular cause ,hi
morning?"
"She chose to be very angry because
Il offended her." said the cat.
"Hov, may | ask ?" gently inquire,
Growler.
20. nothing worth telling-a mer,
mistake Of mine"
Growler looked at her with such
questioning expression, that she wa
compelled to say: II took the wrlnp
thing for my breakfast"
~ II said Growler, much enlightened j
"Why, the fact was," said the blacl
cat, II was springiug at a mouse, and
knocked down dish and not KNOWN,
exactly what it was, l smelt it, and jus
tasted it, and it was rather nice, and
"You finished it?" suggested Growler
swell, I should, believe, if that COO
hadn't come 10. As it was, I left tn
head"
"The head Of what?" said Growler.
"How inquisitive you are |" said til,
black cat.
"Nay, but I should like to know
said Growler.
"W"''. 'h.., Of oou.o s.aui 6-L tha
was meant for dinner"
"Then," said Growler, "say what so,
please but now have both sides Of ia,
story, | wonder she didn't hang yon."
Little render are you eve. like th
black cat3-Schoolday Visitor.
ALPHABET OF PRovERBs-A srai
of prudence is worth q pou Of craft
Boasters are cousins to liars.
Confession Of fault makes half am, j.
Denying fault doubles it.
Envy shoOteth at others and wounde 4
herself.
Foolish fear doubles danger.
God reaches us good things by ou
hands
liz has bard work who has nothing /
do.
1t costs moro to a,eugs wrongs than t
bear them
Knavery is the worst trade.
Learning makes man fit company 10
himself.
Modosty is a guard Of virtue.
Not to hear conscience 10 the way to 81
lence it.
One bour to day is worth two to NOR
orw.
Proud looks make foul work in fai
faces.
Quiet conscience gives sweet sleep.
Richest is he that wants least.
Small faults INDUCED are little ,biey c
that let in greater.
The boughs that bear most hang low
est.
Upright walking is sure walking.
Virtue>and happiness are mother an,
daughter.
Wise men make more opportuuitie
than they 6nd.
You never lose By doing s,assd turn
Zeal without knowledge 10 IRE withou
light.
A poor little nswsboy, while attempt
ing to- jump from . city car the othe
afternoon, fell beneath the car and va
fearfully msugled. As soon % The cbil
could speak he called pitsously- to bi
mother. and . messenger was sent at ono
to bring her to him. ..
When the bereaved woman arrived sb
hung over the dying boy in agony Q
grief. "Ao.her," whispered he. with
painful effort, II sold four newspapers -