The Bloomfield times. [volume] (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1867-187?, 1874-11-17

Mr.. Wells" replied the lady. You
should think more Of the good Of the poor
heather, and less of your own gratifica-
! ton" 300 1al 1A'
"Attend TO the heather In your own
neighborhood first, and then there will
be time enough to think Of those in other
lands" 81
1t is useless spending time in disputing.
You will never be convinced Of the utility
of sewing circles, nor of the immense good
we are doing" said his wife, in tone that
admitted no cavilling. 'ooJ
H"Do not hear Willie crying9" added
Mr.. Wells. Hls td
ST is probable that you do for he has
been screaming at the top of his voice for
the last half hour. If you wish to witness
an exhibition of temper, just visit the nur-
sery," she replied, petulantly.9 "a
Willie is not fretful child, and
never cries like that, unless he is sick. i
do not think it your duty to leave him to-
night" i'' au!i iHt
"My duty William, tells me to spend
this evening for the good of others. In
stead of assisting and encouraging me in
this laudable undertaking, you try to
thwart me. 1t is not doing as you would
be done by. What if you were poor be-
nighted heathenP" asked Mrs, Wells, in
voice of extreme sympathy.
ain any sensible way will gladly assist
you to aid those of whom you speak but
in this individual case, charity begins at
home," replied the husband, quietly.
"No insinuations, if you please, Mr..
Wells. l shall assuredly not crafty the
will of a child who is as well as usual, by
remaining at home" And Mrs. Wells
drew on her gloves, and left the house. 'r
The child, exhausted, had fallen into a
troubled sleep. t,fe..s.. ,,.,,
Poor little fellow ~ said Mr.. Wells,
compassionately. How pale he is and
hear, Janet how heavily he breathes.
fear he will have an attack of the
Group" .fitrI
81 thought he was sick this afternoon"
replied the girl, looking much frightened,
"but mistress said he was cross" !" ,.....s.
Mr.. Wells, after charging Janet to watch
him attentively, stepped out and called q
physician near by. Remedies were quickly
administered by the latter, who declared
that had they delayed calling him one hour
later violent attack of Group would have
been inevitable. Mr.. Wells remained by
his child until he breathed easily and slept
quietly. \ # M Ds a.frs15 gf
His wife was much shocked, upon her
return, at hearing what Willie had es-
capped but soon consoled herself with the
reflection that she had probably done more
good laboring for others abroad than doing
what the father had performed so success
fully at home, Her head was full of pro-
jects for increasing the funds in the hands
of the treasurer. ai ,,a4-f
The " circle" had usually met in the
\ vestry Of the church and the outlay for
fuel, lights, &C., was, Of course, considera-
BILE. Now to prevent this expense, she
would have the members meet at her own
house. Tho rooms were large, and every
thing comfortable and convenient. She
would have them come early in the after
noon, to gain additional time for sewing,
\ and remain the evening And, of course,
she must give them tea The old ladies
would work land talk) Q great deal faster
after drinking strong cup Of old Hysou.
To be sure her carpets were netg, and the
furniture costly and uninjured but should
she not be self-sacriacing, and risk some
thing for the tnatiohs in darlxhessP''
But although the plan Of Mrs. Wells
appeared feasible and happy one, her
husband, disliking ''sewing circles" might
not consent She was happily disappoints
ed he did not consent, but upon this con.
dition that Mrs. Wells, after the meet
ing adjourned, should truthfully answer
any questions he might ask In relation TO
the subject. To this simple demand his
wife instantly agreed, felicitating herself
that she had succeeded with so little diff
Guilty. eta n ,pfd H Iaa'o
The members Of the "eircle" were ali
duly notified of the change and on the day
appointed, old women, middle aged women,
and young women, made their way to the
house Of Mr. Wells. Large bags Of disor-
dered sewing and tangled knitting were
brought to the light, revealing any number
4 of articles begun, but none finished. Here
Hay the body Of shirt, but Che sleeves
could not be found; there the two were
found inclose proximity, but minus wrist
bands and collar. One old lady laid claim
10 stocking, partly finished, as her share