Middletown transcript., 1875-09-11

Mrs. Ives took the basket to the bed
side of Alice, and displaying its cor
tents, said:
See here! my child, we only aske
for bread, and our Heavenly Fathe
has given US luxuries which Nigh
tempt the appetite of an epicure. Shal
We not trust him for the future?
Since the time that Mrs. Ives an,
Mr. Coleman were formerly neighbors
Mrs Ives had passed through lops
season of bereavement and losses
Death had deprived her Of her beloved
husband. and not one of the dear circl'
of her children remained to her. Losses
and misfortunes had also stripped then
Of their once handsome property. AL
that was now left to her was one grand
child, apparently confirmed invalid
and the dilapidated dwelling which
sheltered them. y This had once beer
mortgaged to her husband, and now
remained in her possession, because
those who had claims upon the estate
had not thought it worth looking after.
After the night of Mr.. Coleman's
first visit, the wants of Mrs. Ives and
her granddaughter were abundantly
supplied by him. Several weeks passed
away, and winter drew near.
1 fear,' said Alice to her grand
mother one night, that you will never
get through the cold weather, in this
uncomfortable dwelling
What! distrusting again, Alice,
when we have been so wonderfully pro-
vided for!'
L know Mr.. Coleman is very kind,
and makes US as comfortable as we can
be made here, but you are aged and
n6rm, and never spent winter in
such an abode as this
Mrs. Ives was about to reply, when
Alice, who was looking out of the win
low, exclaimed: F5 2F'FfG
There comes Mrs. More. I wonder
Ehat has happened. She must have
ome news to communicate, for nothing
Use would bring her here.' 80
Mrs. More did not keep Alice in
uspense great while, for she had not
'een seated long when she opened her
'udget Of news PIP <f.i n
You know, She said, turning to
lrs. Ives, shat cottage at the foot of
be hill. beyond Mr. Coleman's?
Yes, it has been shut up ever since
1e lived here;' M -
1t is Sold,
'Who has bought it ?'3ai.s1- aai
Mr.. Coleman has bought it. As / |
assed the. house to-day, l saw large |
lad of goods stand tefore the door, |
nough to furnish the cottage very |
eatly, SO | supp,s it will soon be In
abited. Every one is curious to know
ho is going to live there
Mrs. Ives smiled as she replied If
le goods have come, no doubt the in
'ates will shortly follow, SO that every
ne's curiosity will probably soon be
The next day was one Of those beau
full days which often occur in the lat
r part of November, and whose charms
e partially expressed by the appella-
on of Indian summer In the morn
& &, as 4 lice locked ffem The window,
lie called to her grandmother, saying
Mr.. Coleman's carriage, is driving
to the door, grapdmother.,1
Mr., Coleman alighted from the car
age and entered the house. .
Come, Alice, said he, don't you
ink you have strength to take short
de? This day may be the last ofour
dian summer.'1ftsr ~1TTE1U /,
Alice was pleased with the thought
a ride, though somewhat doubtful if 4
e were able to bear the exertion. Il
'Ithink you can, said Mr.. Coleman.
he driver and myself will place you
refully in the carriage, which is very
sy. and your grandmother shall 90
th you
All this was soon accomplished. AS
+. Coleman himself entered the car
lge, be said
. .l |
You had better take farewell look
the old house, Alice, for it is not
obable that you will ever. see it !,
aim I
Alice looked at him with startled {
:. which Mr.. Coleman perceiving, q
id t
Don't be alarmed, Alice. If you {
ould wish to return, I promise to +
ing you safely back
The carriage passed up the gentle
cent leading to Mr.. Coleman's house, t
d down again on the opposite side, e
til it reached the cottage spoken of \
Mrs More. It drew up before the
or Of this cottage.
How do you like your now home, r
ice?' asked Mr.. Coleman. L hope ]
pleases you. for your grandmother s
} a deed of the place. m ~ I
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