The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1872-05-09

good morning, and left the house. Ell
walked slowly away, with his eyes ben
on the ground, communing with himsel
in this wise:-e There are ten dollars
laid by to get Ella Christmas present
ana Intended getting her pin and ear
rings. am sure they would please her
l sometimes fear she's too fond of orna
ments, but it is about her only fault, deal
girl. But about the jewelry--Ella will
be disappointed, I know, if do not max
her present. Then again, there is that
poor woman and her child, how many
comforts the ten dollars would get foi
them. And they really need it too. Yes
will do it he said aloud, as he straight
ened himself up and walked on with a
flrm step. He went to the store and asked
for the shoes Mrs. Gray had selected.
Then he purchased dress pattern OF
black alpaca, and q smaller one of bright
color A warm wooden shawl was added,
anu after paying for them, he gave orders
to have them sent to Mrs. Gray. Then tc
grocery store, where q small supply Of
tea, sugar, apples and chicken were
packed IN box TO be forwarded to the
same place; not even forgetting the candy
ana ralslns that make Christmas day Ia
be remembered by childre He had ex-
ceeded his ten dollars some, but it was in
a good cause, and with light and happy
heart he went back to his boal ding house,
truly realizing that It is more blessed to
give than to receive"
what kind, good man Mr.. Leighton
IS, said Minnie Gray to her mother, as
they were clearing away the breakfast
Things. He always speaks 50 nice to me,
L like to have him come"
He IS pleasant man, and has been a
good friend to u.s. said her mother "And
now, Minnie, as we have our work done,
ana cannot go to church, would you like
70 nave me read to you awhile?"
III you please, mamma, read about our
Saviour, when he took little children in
his arms. almost think can see brother
Willie there, then" said Minnie, softly
and revercntly. Mrs. Gray took down
the Bible, the only book the house af
torded, and commenced to read. A rap
at the door startled them and as she open
cd 1t boy with huge parcel stood there
For Mrs Gray, said he, and turned
away before the astonished woman could
make any inquiry.
" Mamma don't you remember nv
dream =? 1t is from Santa Claus" The
oVerJoyed chils had already opened the
bUnGle and found her shoes. So eager
was she IN trying them on, she had not
stopped to ask what else there was in the
bundle; but on looking up she saw her
mother with the things In her lap, ner
hands clasped in thankfulnoss, and tears
OF JOY IN her eyes. Some of my readers
may think it very small affair to make
so much ado about. If so, imsglne vour
selves for moment in the position of
that poor woman, whose child was bare,
foot in the cold winter, and she with her
one dress worn nearly out, and all her
earnings going to pay for rent. fuel, and
food.
my daughter, God has been very good
to us in our need; let us try and always
put our trust in Him." said the widow, as
she wiped the tears from her eyes, and
tried to calm her excited feelings. She
had IN q measure succeeded when there
was another knock at the door Minnie
ran and opened it aud man with box
IA his arms stood in the door way.
" A merry Christmas to ye-z," said he,
In his rich Irish brogue "There is n box
that was tould to lave wild ye."
Z" 1t must be a mistake" said Mrs GRAY,
cit does not belong here"
"NO mistake at all, at all, for didn't
the good Mr.. leighton buy the same and
bid me hurry up wild 'em," said the kind
hearted Irishman as he placed the box in
the room.
Mrs. Gray thanked him and turned to
her daughter:
Minnie, [ think we are having very
happy Christmas indeed"
Yes, but let us see what is in the box,
mamma" said she with childish eagerness
They found they were provided with a
dinner, such as they had not tasted for
many day. Minnie was already re
calling herself with the candy, and prais
ing Mr. Leighton for being so generous
In "A comfortable farmhouse a few miles
from NJ. sits an old lady, with knitting in
her hand, but she is not at work She is
watching her niece, Ella Everton, as she
stands before the mirror, decking her5elf
with ribbons and ornaments. She is a
fair, bright girl, of sixteen Of good in
telleCt, she would make p noble woman
with proper training. But her parents
we've poor and proud, and she had beer
brought up as too many of our girls are,
to think that dress is the chief object of
life. For six months she had been living
with her aunt in Illinois, who was w0-
man of sterling sense ana kind heart
She had been trying to teach her niece
that her character and her immortal soul
were IF far more Importance than to deck
the body. She found it up hill work.
The ira ming of past years was not to be
eradicated in a day Or a month. After
Ella arranged her hair and her bows to
her satisfaction, she took small parcel
from her pocket, and turning to her aunt