Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1875-11-17
Che family Circle.
RObbip'S Chance.

" Robbie dear, mother is very sick this
morning; can YOU get your own breakfast |
1Or once?
"Of course can, and something for
vou too" and Robbie hustled about brisk |
". for it was Il cold morning. But he
soon had Il fire burning. and the kettle on
for his mothers tea. But when he went
to the cupboard and fonnl only Il very
small loaf of Bread and Il bit Of butter the
size Of !; walnut on Il little plate. and bare
" enough tea to make out 4 cup for his
mother, the boy swallowed 4 big sob that
came swelling up from his heart. Not
another thing in the house to eat, and his
mother sick: something must be done, but
what? Robbie was only ten Years old,
small and slender of his age. His father
had died two years before, leaving them
only the little home that sheltered them,
for the savings of Years had been suddenly
swept away. His mother had struggled
bravtlv i'll the attempt to support herself
and child, till her health failed. and she
WAS threatened with serious illness. Rob
bie's face was very grave when he carried
the tea and II slice of bread and butter t.
his mother She drank the tea. but could
not cat Il monthful. and lay back on her
pillow 50 white and faint u great fear crept
into Rphbie's heart that she might die and
leave him alone in the world.
Mother | can't 90 to school To day;
I'm L great strong boy, and know | can
earn Something if try. You'll let me
now, mother, for | mus. or we've ii
s.arve."
Il know, dear. shall have To let You
try. but am sorry. very. did 50 want
to- keep Won in school,"
Robbie tried to eat, but he couldn't. AMI
very soon everything was put back and he
lidlrd up the little room as we'll rs he
could. putting the coal where his mother
could rcplenish the fire without much
effort: then he prepare to 20 ont and see
what he could find to do.
"Comr here, my boy. and knecl down
Inv my bed" Robbie bowed his head rev.
white hand upon it. and said: "OGod of
the widow and ftthcrles>' pity and help
u. nn,v' RIrss thi, dear child. and give
him sometime to do. Give us this day
uur daily bread Keep II, in thy love ami
care for MS in orr trouble and sore distress
for Jesus sake. Amen"
As Robbie kissed his mother good bye"
4 tear fell ON her face. She smiled and
s,il. never mind. der, it will all come
rirht: God will take care of Us if we put
Our trust in Him. "
Robbie went hurryinm down the street
saving this little PRAYER over and over
again in his heart. 20 Lord, give me :,
chance Give me a chance to do something"
for mother now"
1t was net strange that Robbie had
| lealncd to love and trust his Heavenly
Father. for the sweet lessons lad been
taught by his dearest earthly friend. Their
! hearts Wcr" bound together hv the tender
est affection and sympathy. Mother and
child wer" AL the world 10 each other,
and Robbic'> heart was almost breaking
with Grief at the bare possibility Of lo>in.
her. So rs he went, he kept saying his
little PRAYER over and over again. - @
Lord. give me n chance to help mother
\ little child suddenly let 90 her moth
cr's hand. and ran laughing with Gee out
into the middle OF the street. HE ncN'
instant Il frightened horse came da>hln-
along with the fragments of 4 broker
carriage striking his heels At every step
The mother sprang for her child with ;
scream of terror, but fell PROSTATE h"!or,
She could reach her. Robbie saw it all
and with a swift bound caught the chic
and pushed her towards her mother but
the next instant the brave boys foot VIZ,
crushed by the frightened horse. and :;
cruel blow upon his head threw him sense.
less upon the pavement
bring the boy into my house" til,
grateful mother exclaimed. for AL lhi,
had happened before her own door.
Tcnicrlv they earn led him in. and la,
Linn upon 4 sofa in her elegant drawing
room: while Il SURGEON was summoned n
once, who looked very grave ~ he exam
med the poor crushed foot and the terri
bic Blow upon the head cf the unconsciorl,
boy.
"WEo is he?" was the anxious inquiry
bat no one knew, until at last a boy VIII,
had heard of the accident. slipped in Will
the crowd. and told them it was the wild
ow Worthington's boy.
The parents of the little Girl whose lit,
r obbic had saved ut the peril of lis own
at once sent messenger to tell The 81,
news rs gently as possible to his mother
assuring her that her boy should hay,
every possible attention until able to be
moved to his own home.
Poor little Robbie for many days he
remained unconscious OF All tins, but 4
last after a long rctr' shlng sleep, he open
ed his eyes and found himself in 4 fair,
land of beauty and comfort with a kim
pleasant face bending over him. liz
did't know what to make OF It, and look
ed so bewlIdercd 'he l'dv tHid ltm a
once, in a few quiet words. now he lla'
been sadly hurt IN saving the lllc OF llrl
own dear gifi' ana '1eS were taxing c'rt
OF nm unlll ne Sllo"ih ne 'oic 10 80 pacf
to his own home.
Vas tie little slli a murt?
l no dear not III an
. On m so glad OF mat
Just ,hen Robbie 'r:ea 10 move MS fo't
ana enc" OUT VIII pam an" SURPRISE
, YES dear your h'o' Is paoly hurt
we are AFRAID 1t VIII trouble go" a ions