The Democratic advocate., 1873-11-08
popular GALES.
NUMBER ONE.


"Take care Of number one r that i.
my motto, gentlemen" said Mr. Markham
and as he spoke he buttoned his coat tight
ly about him, as if he thought that this
act would be convincing proof, to his audi
tors, that he intended to act up to the
sentiment he had just expressed.
But, surely, we are commanded to
help one another" was the reply. ave
should do as we would be done by"
Exactly / agree to that last PROPOSE
ton. If my barn should be burned down
should not wish to have my neighbors
asked to share the expense of having il
rebuilt"
Certainly not, because you have com
paratiyely ample means, and could easily
have it rebuilt yourself. But you may be
placed in situations when help from another
will be very necessary for you"
Possibly but | have never yet found
it so. | believe every one can take care
of himself if he has the disposition to do
so. | must beg you to excuse me gentle
men, il is time that | was on my way to
the city
The disappointed visitors took leave
and Mr.. Markham returned TO the comfor-
table apartment where his wife and chill.
dren were awaiting him.
a 1t was early for callers, remarked
Mrs Markham. "Who were they, my
dear?'
"Two gentlemen, who are trying to get
up subscription 10 rebuild Mr.. Mawson'
barn, which was burned three or four
months since, just before we moved here. y
"Mr. Lawson? Is he our next neigh
bor?"
"Yes; you can see his house from the
window-that small, old-fashioned farm
house. The barn stood on the other side
of the road, aud was really quite good
building 1t was a great loss to him
though there was some insurance"
How much did you give, Henryp y
Nothing at all 1t was great piece
of assurance to come to me- We have not
lived in the town more than three months,
and hardly know Mr.. Lawson by sight
What possible claim has he upon me foi
assistance Besides | always stick to my
motto, stake care of number one
Mrs. Markham looked thoughtful and
shook her head.
III do not like that motto. Henry" she
said.
Neither do l. fatherr' exclaimed ,
bripht-eyed little girl who was an attentive
listener 10 the conversation for Robbie
and I want Won IN bring rs some candy
from the city. this evening. and If YOU only
take care of anumber ONE / am afraid
Won will foroct ~,
Never fear. Miss Pert. y was the laugb
inc reply. @number ONE includes a man
whole family. How do YOU like that p
nfbaE 4 better. father: 90 nleasc don't
FORGET tho candy \ returned tho child wei
satisfied with The explanation bui ,b,
motber st;ll looked tbouybtfnl and as bo,
husband stooned for his good. .hyc k;ss sb1
vh;snered
aWe arc all members of opc GREAT fam
;v Uenrvn
L yes.naybans so . was tho hal, re
luctant admission .sb,t have NO time !,
tb;nL about Il now oGcad' 'morn;ng !,
you Al, - -
What eb.pcos will tole nl.co IN an,
short davI In The morn;ng ali nav h,
calm and bright and ore night-gall N,
widest storm : sometimes raging
A dnrk shadow had fallen ovor Mr.
Markham's housclo,d dur;no his crsto
mary absence on the dav o9 onr story
L;ttje Julia-sIiss Pert as her fatbcr hSi
called her in the mornina--bad bcen takcr
suddsnIv III and bor symntoms scemoJ :,
aIarming that tbc mother was anx;ously
awaitins The arrival of her husband tba
sbe m;ebt consult with him IN rea,rJ +,
sendin9 for 4 physician
aCertainlv; will On far Doetor Merrill
at once" said Mr.. Markham as he hen
Sondlv over the little sufferer who was !,
burning fever and TOSSING resiIesslv nno, y
ber pillow. "Here is the candy shc asEel
Sr'f he added. in n lower tome as h,
handed his wife small parcel ssbut a will
be better not to offer il to her now"
aShe gould not take itp replied IN,
mother. her ewes filling with tears. Sh,
scarcely noticed ANYTHING. and. indeed.
AZ NOT think she Il inllv Conscious Of wba
Il nassin0 around her
nWelI dear we will be bopeful" re
surned her husband eheeyfnlly III ma,
he only 4 raising attack will 90 inn