The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1872-11-24
JUVENILE
WILLIE AND MrNNIE-OR THE MIscHIEv
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roomy, and grand through it all rich |
Of luxury pervaded, 10 which |
he lived from his birth, the petted and
spoilt child Of more indulgent than judi
cions parents. He was eight years Of age.
His only sister, a sweet little pet of four
glad child; SO innocentiy gay and beaming
that she came into snes presence like
beautiful promise, ever peaceful, gentle,
and consoliug.
One day at the beginning Of autumn, a
visitor arrived at Redmond House, maid
en- aunt, COrnelia. She was true, gener- |
ous hearted woman, but strict to the letter; |
she came intending to proiong her visit
through the season, provided she was
treated to her fancy. She wore long, st'f |
trains, and Willie now aud then got his
ears boxed for stepping on them-a freed
om which he did not at all approve.
Minnie" lie said, making cOnfidant
reasons looked upon him as bugaboo
" that Corny spoils my fun /! I'll fix her,
but don't mention it. She makes eyes at
me and puts me in the corner"
She's sweet LADY," lisped Minnie,
"and when feel zleepy she sings to me,
'sides,"
"Well, no matter, she never sing to me,
that's one sure thing" interrupted Willie,
thrusting his hands into his pockets, and
walking away.
~Cornelia had long, beautiful auburn hair;
it was remarkably soft and glossy, and
though seldom guilty of eh-praise, she
was often known to mention this one par
ticnlar feature eff beauty.
Willie, as we have before limited, cult
waited a vicious dislike to this aunt, who, in
truth to tell, was for his good in all her
restrictions. Many devices his young
mind conjured up in view of vengeance
against her; but in trying to make them
practical, they proved impossible for any
thing short of supernatural power. Every
lecture she had inflicted upsn him, every
snub and imaginary misfortune he had met
with on her account, was carefully creoiI-
ed to her; and consequently, Cornella
awoke one morning to lind the hair from
lousy close, while the other side nPon
which she lay was untouched.
| Her establishment and perplexlty terml-
mated in actual grief. She Immediately
fixed her suspicious on Willie. She had
often wondered at his attentive regard OF
ing around, had caught him reaching up to
her head in the act of doubling his fists at
| it,. Weeping, and shamefully disfgured,
she descended to the breakfast room.
| About that time Willie, who had been
watching behind the door for the absence
and stole into the nursery. Little Minnie,
was sitting on the floor. With greatfear
at his heart, he lifted her up in his arms
and staggering under the weight put her In
a big easy chair.
Minnie" he whispered, showering ca
resses upon her (which she thought very
funny, for he seldom Yetted her) d" did you
sleep with Aunt Corny last night !"
Eyes" said Minnie, full of mystery,
"and I seed you cut off Aunt Torny's
head"
=" Me Proclaimed Willy, holding her al
arms length lob, 1 guess you didn't see
me YOU saw the big black COW, that's
who you saw; what are you orlnk'ne
petty Z"
/" i'm dwinkin' my milt," said Minnie
EN- help hold it for you, won't Mlni
ME 2 it would make your little beau,
fingers tired wouldn't it and it was the
bis black cow that cut Aunt Corny's hail
off, wasn't it sweety7 Say yes, Minnie
and I'll give You my Jacknie to keel
forever'n ever -,
At that moment Mrs. Redmond, will
: Cornelia in the back groud, stood at th'
half open door of the nursery.
"Ah! the prettys!" said the lndu'gen
: sented was beautiful were it only lastiu!
> and founded on truth.
There sat darling, affectionate little Min
. ME her feecy, white sleeves tied up VIII
bright, blue ribbons her tiny feet encase'
in blue slippers, jnst reaching the edge o
the wide crimson CHdiE hei 49,
3 clouded face bent into the shining, sllve
3 cup; while Willie, free from his 6ravade
. scowls and loud words, half knelt on tn
s velvet haesock, supporting the cup to he
b mouth tho very picture OF attention an
t tenderness; his lips pursed up as II u
d were pouring out all the pet names IN til
:. catalogue, and little Minnie. so inexpresss
!, fbiy contented, because Willie was genti
6 with her, for lie had often given her
q stolen pinch.
9 {" The prettys :" repeated Mrs. Redmon
), enthusiastically. Z" who could have tn
t heart to accuse my Willie! All olesse
}, innocence ,.
:, "My dear friend it was Willie who d'd !
: however" said Cornelia, pursuing the sui
d iect of her late misfortune. :.
T "That is very like nonsense, Corneila
}, said Mrs. Redmond, it must have pee
: some of the servants; there Is no account
q ing for these servants if they take dlsilS
5, to one." ar
d 81 1t pas Willie," persisted Cornelia; II
" should be punished, not on my accoun
If but for his own Improvement"
# Minnie looked up. No sooner . did 81 .,
% discover her mother and Cornelia than 81
r. iumped from the chair, and Running
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