Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-04-17
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their father and mother are always dead,
or ut least fheirfa father. This is a mere ex-
cuse for begging. Be off this minute !"
I'VE have not eaten a morsel the whole
day, = pleaded Lizzie. 1--WE are so tired
that we cannot move step. If you would
but give US the least little bit TO eat, we
are 80 hungry
II have told you would not Beggars
get nothing here --...-
- The farmer got up with threatening
look. Lizzie quickly opened the door and
draw her sister with her. The children
axain ssooGl in the farmyard, but knew not
what to do. Suddenly little Mary drew
her hand from her sisters clasp, and went
to the other side of the yard; there was q
fierce dog chained; his dinner stood be-
fore him in wooden basin. Mary put
her hand into the basin and began to eat
with the dog Lizzie went nearer and
saw that in the basin there was some
liquor In which a few pieces of bread and
some boiled potatoes were floating. She,
likewise. could not resist; she had but
one feeling--that of the most gnawing
hunger; she took some Of the bread and
potatoes and ate them greedily.
The dog, not accustomed to such guests,
looked at the children full OF astonish-
msnt; he drew back, then sat down and
left them his dinner of which he had eat
en- but very little. At this moment the
farmer stepped into the yard; he wished
to see whether the children had really
left, aud then he saw this singular
scene. The dog was noted for his
ferceness, and feared alike by old and
young: he was obliged to be constantly
chained. No one dared to come near him
except his master Even the servant put
his food before him in the most cautious
manner.
In the first moment the man thought Of
nothing but the fearful danger in which
the children were, and walking quickly
towards them, he exclaimed,
Don't you see the dogp He9will tear
you to pieces !"
But suddenly he stopped, as if rooted to
gone near the children, then he look ed at
HE master and wagged his tail 1t SEEM
ed as II he wished to say,
Don't drive my guests awayr'
At that sight great change came over
the man the spectacle before him acted
like ansefectric Shot, and feelings such as
he had never had before. seemed to stil
within him.
The children had risen, terrified, at The
call Of the man, fearful OF punishment tol
having eaten with downcast eyes. A
last, after several minutes silence, the far
mer asked,
Are you really so fearfully hungry tina
You do not even despise the dogs foodp
sv But without waiting for an answer h
continued, 81
81 Come in, then, you shall have some
thing to eat. and as much as you like"
saa And then taking them by the hand h
led them into the house, calling out to til
servant.
-.4.s Biddy, get some hot bread and milk
and be quick, for these children"
The dog had shamed his master-th
brute had shamed the man. Touched b.
what he had seen, the farmer was anxiou
TO make amends for what his conscienc
showed him to be a great sin. He seate,
the children at the table. sat down b
them, and kindly asked them thir names
My name is Lizzie" said the eldest
land my sister is called Mary"
''Have your parents been dead long
''OW father has been dead two years
but our mother only died last week.
q At the thought of their recen. loss, bot
children began to weep.
Don't cry, children" said the farmer
kindly. ''God will in one way or anothe
take care OF you. Bat tell me now, where
do you como from?'
From Loughrea,'' replied the child
'From L0ughreap ?" asked the man
from Loughrsap That is strange
He began to suspect the TRUTH and ask
ed hesitatingly,
,F"What was your fathers name ?'
va Martin Sullivan" replied Lizzie.
t-Martin-Martin Sullivan?n he
exclaimed, jumping up at the same time
and casting piercing look at the chill
dren, thoroughly frightening them.
His face grew red-then tears came in
TO his eyes--at last he sobbed aloud. He
took the youngest child in his arms, pres.
sed her to his heart and kissed her. The
child struggled and called to her sister 70,
help; she could not think what the mar
meant. 1850
Then he put down the little one, ant
did the same to Lizzie, who took it NOR,
quietly. as she had seen that the man die
not hurt her sister.
AT last, becoming more composed. h
dried his tears, and said,
DO you know my name, children9"
NO. replied Lizzie,
how happened IL, then, That you have
come to mei" he asked. Has any one
sent you 10 me ?"
''Nobody has sent us" replied Lizzie
1--WE were to goto Kilburn. where bro
Their of our father lives. and they said he
would gladly receive u.s. Bat do not be
lieve II, for our mother always said that he
is hard hearted man who does not care
for his relations"
Your mother was quite right when she
said So" said the farmer. ''But what
will you do ii this rd-hearted man does
not receive you?"
Then we shall have 10 starye,' an.
swered Lizzie.
mo, no, exclaimed the man quickly
lit shall never come to that--never! Dry
your tears. The mercifu God has had
pity on your helplessness, and has made
use of q fierce hrute IN sniten the heart 81