The morning star and Catholic messenger. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1868-1881, 1873-12-21
E~sing Star and Catholic Messenger.
JUVNENILE COLUMN.
AFTER A WHILE.
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.HANs, SUNDAY, DECEMBER II. 1873

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AFTER A WHILE. --.
CHRISTMAS STORY.
The following exquisite story was ORR
nally published in that most excellent
onthly for children, the Guardian Angel
BIN which we republish it. 1t was written
ia talented and well-known Philadelphia
az specially for the young Folks, but
Ipse of our old Folks who read it, will
10y rare Christmas treat.
F. When will Christmas come again,
|ammaf"
R"After awhile, my darling"
1.sIs that long, mamma Z"
I"Not to those who are getting ready, little
Rughter."
b in mind of story for you. thought it
bleed Mother, passing me on the crowded
rect, leading the "little daughter by the
Implied hand, and pictured to myself
Ae two sitting together at some cosy fire.
Ele that night, the child listening eagerly,
Rd the Mother telling her all about the
letting ready" know that in all the
Smes where children gather about the
Guardian Angels" welcome pages, little
Ell Chrietmas come again z" and I would
"a to tell you lrow to get ready for it. SO I
Eill tell it without any moro delay. 7
A When the first snow fell that year-it
III any difference what year it was, you
how-the children made great hub-bub
ioy, and of course went flying out to
Il it all over them, and laughed and dane
!. and am sure, would have kissed every
Snarate flake, if that were possible. And,
Ia Mamie to her brother Tom:
"Now, Kriss Kingle is on the way, and
I u lime to get ready for Christmas p
B "Hurrah !" cried Tenn, $50 it is IfI try
B r a new sled, a rouser"
ayes. and we must be awful good, for
course he's peepipg down all the
&imneys now, to see who's good, and who
4 II want a doll with real curls, and a
TT "ThRink the old fellovIl know what we
Bant Z"
Be chimney. and If we're good nell SEND
that we ask.n
h HCome on, be good them"
F In the keeping of which suddenly formed
hsolution, they went in, gathered up their
|bys which had been strewed about in
way. and put them in their
.roper places. Then they arranged their
chool- books, folded their clothes, which
lad been thrown here and there, and put
hem away in drawers appointed for them.
then Mamie fixed Mammals work.stand,
n which abe had charge. in beautiful or
Ter. and Tom gave thorough re-construc-
Lon to Papa's secretary. Then they sat
Eown to discuss further measures.
Il ave must save our pocket money to
AXE some Christmas gifts" said Mamie.
"Yes,u answered Tom there's my
Godfather. If give him something out OF
Nv pocket-money, he'll be awfully pleased;
e'li be sure to send me whopper OF q
eyes, and Milly Norton, my pet among
he bip girls in school-I must buy her
ometRing. She has lovely rings, and I'm
3ure she'll give me one" -,
Fl Then Papa and Mamma-of course, well
i've them something, and John the coach
IAN. III buy him q new hat to keep on
be good side Of him, and get lots Of rides
81 guess I'd better give the cook . pre-;
lent, too. Then she'll make tarts and
lakes for me on the ely ]"
.sof course we'll have our Christmas par
" besides, and We must practice our dane
he and music to show of at it."
f "Well, we've plenty to do, to get ready
pyway." >,
Here Tom executed q wonderful dance
GOnbt excessively, whether any hasCe
f II the art, no matter how finished, coult
f ave followed it's macs.
Now, I know. you'll be wanting me Il
/. 'el YOU if this story is trne. So I'll simpl,
law here. I have it from Kriss Kingle him
elf. told you once before, l am on very
friendly terms with him. Any of thos,
wise people who doubt this, needn't mine
being nv readers at all, for regard sncI
nbeiievers in the light of grown ups.
md want my readers to be little ones
"Well, as I was going to tell yen, wheI
Tom emerged from the m4zes of his dance
e saw-he could scarcely believe his owl
yes, but he did see, n rosy, little man
lad in for, and sprinkled with snow, wh'
at in charming sleigh, to which was at
ached pair-no, two pairs of reindeers Ii
act, perfect realization of his idea o
Iriss Kingle This rosy individual beck
|ned to him in q commanding way, not tt
|rif1ed with. Tom although a brave boy
rembling,y advanced.
"Be kind enough to step in" SAID TIL
unknown rosy person. Tom obeyed, being
tunned into obedience.
you, too" and he beckoned to Mamie
Who sat unable to speak, and frightened
wen more than Tom, whose boy love
adventure gave the scene some spice
comfort.
She meekly stepped in. Only she wa
10 frightened, the lovely, little sleigh
would have set her wild with delight.
vas made of ivory, and mounted with gold