The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1874-01-01

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"Unless they stay here MIRA! Kh6a-
toms voice rose little. "Its easy enough
10 say that-.who's to take care OF them "
TITS q great undertaking, / know =
answered the husband, meekIy, yet with q
new quality Of voice that did not escape
the quick ealOf his vile, land the burden
must fall on you" - ~ ~ q
u wouldn't mind that 80 much, but"
She kept back the sentence that was on
her tongue. a. y .f5
"But what ?" aSked her husband.
"John," said Mrs. Wheaton, drawing
herself up In resolute manner, and look.
| ing steadily into her husbsndlsi lace, "as
things are going on ---"&s gsH
"Things shAli 90 ton dilierent III, ,, inter.
rupted Wheaton i've thought that all
over"
How differently, John |"
"Ohl In every way. I'll turn over a
new leaf"
| Wheaton saw light fash into his wiIe's
face.
"First and foremost, I'm not going TO
lose any more days. Last month had six
days docked from my wages"
"Why, John 7"
TITS true-more's the shame for me,
That was eighteen dollars, you see, not
counting the money I fooled away in idle
lcompany-enough to pay for all these
babies would eat and wear twice '0Ver.'' Z
sob, JohnP There was something
eager and hopeful in his wife's face, and
she leaned toward him.
lu"Pm in downright earnest, Jane" he
answered. IF you. will take, the babies
I'll do my part IN turn over new
leaf. There shall be no more lost days;
no more foolish spending oil money, no
more spending Of evenings at McBrides."
"Oh, John u In her surprise and de-
light she could only repeat the exclama-
ton. As she did so this time, she rose,
and putting her hands on his shoulders,
bent and kissed him on the forehead.
"You will take the babies,n said he.s al
ayes, and twenty more, III you keep
this and say go" answered Jane, laughing
through her tears,y .l1rrgg - -
albright, then. lisa bargain" And
Wheaton caught his wiie,s hand and
shook It by way Of confirmation. .
From that time Wheaton turned over
new leaf, Neighbour expressed sur.
prise when TWAS told that John Wheaton
had adopted the orphan children, Fell
low workmen tainted John, calling him
soft.hearted and fool, for taking other
mems brats.
One said TO him: "Are four mouths
easier to fill than two I'aa a u "a "a
Another: You'll be sick Of all this be.
fore the years out" "a
ndanother: "I'll see you sold out by
the constable in less than SIX months"
But John had very little to say in reply
only maintaining an air of quiet good
humor, and exhibiting more interest in
his work, eoy br- g.-a q, Ess-, "A
For three weeks John Wheaton had
not lost something very, unusual;
and notone evening during that tune had
he spent at McBride's drinking saloon.
His poor little home which had come to
have q neglected look, was putting ON
new appearance. The gate that for
months had hobbled on one hinge; now
swung smoothly, and the mended latch
held 1t shut. Rank weeds no longer filled
the door yard; the broken steps were
mendeds and clean panes Of glass filed
many place in the sashes where had
been unsightly rags and sheets Of paper.
A neglected running rose was trimmed
and trained to'its proper place over the
doorway, and was now pushing out young
green leaves and buds. - 49,
Within pleasant changes were also ap-
parent. Various new but inexpensive ar
ticles Of furniture were % be found. Old
things were mended, polished up and
wonderfully improved. With all this,
marvellous to relate, Wheaton's earnings
had not only been equal to the increased
expenditure, but there was an actual
surplus of ten dollars on hand.
II never would have believed It," said
John, as he and his wife sat one evening
talking over their improved condition,
after the babies-loved now almost as
their own-were asleep. "Its just as old
Mi. Brown used TO say-swaste takes
mora .thAnl WANT Isdeclare I've got
heart inme again. thought we should
aaVe 10 lot the place go; that I would not
be able TO pay for tina mortgage, Bot
here we are, ten dollars ahead In less than
month; and going on at this rate, we'll
have all clear in eighteen months.p
Next day q fellow-workma said; to
Wheaton, half banter, Didn't I see the
constable down your way yesterday ?"
/" | should't wonder" replied Wheaton,
with more gravity Of manner than his
questioner had expected.
I thought I saw him looking round
after things and counting his fees on his
fingers" III
@Likely as not" said Wheaton, 81 know
of q good many rents not paid up last
quarter. Money gone TO M'Bride's instead
Of the landlord-eh?" Fsg
The man WINGED little. .sF;Ft II
"How are the babies 7" he asked. -
First rate" said Wheaton, and with q
smile so real that his iellow-work-
could not pursue his banter. Il
Time went on, and, TO the surprise Of
all, Wheaton's circumstances kept i'm
proving. The babies hadbrought O bless
ing on bis house, In less jthatf eighteen
months he had paid off the light mort
gage that had for years rested on his little
home; and not only this but had improved
It In various ways, even 10 putting up q |
small addition, SOFAS to givethem a neat
breakfast room.
The children grew tlnely-there was
three Of then now, for their hearts and
home had opened 10 another orphan ba-
by-and being carefully trained by Mrs. |
Wheaton, were q light and Joy 10 the
house. ..,,.....
Al the end Of five years we will intro
ance them briefly to the readers; Whea.
ton Is master workman and employees
ten men. he has enlarged his house, and |
made 1t one OF the ncatest In the village. |
Among his men Is the very one who
bantered him about the children. and |
prophesied that he would DO soon sofa
out by the constable. Poor man! III
was not long before the Constable had |
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