, 1877-12-23
4 SYMPATHETIC REPORTER.

4 SYMPATHETIC REPORTER.
How Young Reporter Sympatl,Izen with
an Unfortunate Mother at the Recent Ex-
position of Babies in Now York City.
Rochester (N. ~ Democrat.
4 young reporter OF u New York paper at
twins. "Vcry pretty, indeed" he said, with
sweet carncstness. (which is the oldcst."
''Ncithcr!" said the mother, looking sur
priscd and somewhat angry. >
II observe" he continued, pointing at one
of the cherubs with his pencil, ssthat this little
one does not look we'll. 1 trust he has enough
to cat!''
"Hc is girl, sr!" replied the motaer::with
intense dignity. s' ucr diet is properly attended
to, sir!"
"Yes, of course" continued the young re-
porter, looking morc critically at the child, II
was aware OF that. Imisspoke- Now don't you
think that the paeness OF the little thing is un-
natural! 1wouli not insinuate that it las not
enough to cat. but is the food Of the right kindl
Now know that nothing builds up the system
more rapidly than roast beef. You have heard
recommend that in this case-as vet; but the
child ought to have i liberal supply OF roast
beef at once"
II do not understand you, SIR" remarked
the mother in frightened tone. but in such a
low voice that the reporter did not hear her.
"Han!" said the young man, looking more
closely at the cherub. "Why, see here! the
little one has no teeth. Ibis Is extraordinary.
Born so, madame!''
''Yes, sir" was the rep!Y OF the unhappy 1adv
as:sne seafcheo VIII ner nafmed eyes Tor the
:: No teeth.' pursued the reportcr musinr1v.
"fhat's very bad, indeed. l suppose the un-
happy child has been brought here as d curosi-
tT. And-by Jove! It has no hair worth men
tlon1ng. Poor th1ng:' he turned to the moth
LET us pe thans1u', my Door woman, Tor the
progress Of science anu tllc arts. This upfortu-
nate cniid eau De provided Tita teeth or the
dentist, and there-1here are flalr restoratives::
should the latter 1a1l we stlll haTe switches, and
pulls, anu ~: tna. sors oi t9tnE t inaeGd ny eooa
woman take courage! II taxes skllliul man
to discover what is false and What is genuine in
the women OF the period; anu we may overlook
the comparatively slight mistortunes OF your
innocent and stlll beautiful child: Ali is well,
madame; al Is sss Msli, "a oelleVe me- Htar,
lie looked Win serene wisdom H. ut the wide
open eyes OF tae mother. why, bless my
soul!' he added hastily, Us ne turned his atten-
ton accidentally to tue sleeping blessing.
WHATS become OF 1he~tnG lower llnbs OF this
unfortunate creatnretI lie placed his hand
been one OF MS own ools. mere was TWO yards
Of dress below the i waist. anu, apparently, moth,
ing inside OF 1t. " never saw tne hke!" said
the young reporter. "And tle little onc-What
there IS OIL ltLsecm5 10 DC SO orlsht, TOO: rs
really marvellous. Born so, my poor womant"
"fe-Fes. SIR, .Ieplea 1ae Motnef, nearly
1alntlhs VIII WIN apptsnens;so'n;; :, ,
All, we'll never mluu, rcMarKed the re-
porter dashlng away su1IepLlkons lear and
turning "ltn pn'1oSopnlc 1cnuerncss 70 the
asltateo p"fch.. h.. ~ a.use e nas h So otua1neu
things that what one never nas one seldom
misses: u how 3a mIah oG.tee LIZ tnat Jour oe-
Ioscu emu sIou4t i pe uoi. "lanoue 4eSs tnan
that II stouio se ~ ha'g Us 1ess Gut on Ia u
we VIII say IN faltioau u'sasteF; ~ ank o. tnat
my pour "ull.a!: en'uA ~ tua]. f>nu leie eoics
dare say YOU VII VII i've 10 ., sec tn1s Gnilu walk
YET. Inc .lnle w! co.lle e WIN you W. relnem-
1er n every p15eI anc Ecas u sne li,entoI
ror 5cte +, aie e"'A ''s' '''auan'' 'n''e eo'A
una .,.+ ~, o.ooo,7;nu7
he CHIC u, tafusI up ~ e1.eeunEts 49, 4e aatu'
:. !s-'s suis na1os asuss ~ % v, ses Ho~
u Is. ihls eaIlS losc, Luz entoaso Pe1son' nus
ocen ootegu ~ ensoua.eA @ ~. "aaps ~ neat. lne
WAYS o. IIovluche W. ~ past ;eo,aplenelslon. SOU
Subjected G: ted to e pains wi; With wuuid make grown
person howl. bicss ny neart. now that lana
IS swclied. Some earelessness neTe' am afraid.
Tel me. my goou woman, 90 you ever 1ntrust
bnls sweet cnllu W LIE IeGael mete'es VI tne
hired grill !"
No, SIR responded the mother, something
akin to 2 smile cur1ously breaking the con-
.inulty ot her trlgntencu expression.
But never mind" continued the Young re- !
oortcr brightly. "Iherc are worse things than
'tinss, hope. Let us not be discouraged by
such slight trouble as this, madame. 4 sting |
lurts, but it's easily cured FOR There IS sweet
Ill, madam there Is sweet-oll."
The babv awokc with start and cry. The
after made the young reporter jump 50 violent !
r that he shook off Ills eyeglasses. whats |
nat =! he said, hastily replacing the glasses aud
urning to the gentle phenomenon. - Merciful
,caycnsl what's the matter with its f;cea It is !
he countenance Ut an old nnan-of iicnd. OBJ
9os oe