Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1878-07-16

down to those young ones"
Berry's checks tingled.
You never go any where with Us. said
Mary. "If it were only nearer, you
might take the twins"
1t is too far" said Berry, with a sigh,
land it is no use. You had better not
waste your ime, for it is long walk TO
Wix Pond"
Away went the girls, and Berry rolled
the carriage alone. She was young, ac-
tive. and mere child; but she had a
fight with self and came off cong ueror,
as brave people are sure to do.
Her first impulse was TO sit down under
tree and cry hard; but the twins were
pulling of each others hats, and she
hadn't time. Then she began to wish
her father was rich, and she could have
some fun like other girls. And long be-
fore she had decided what she would do,
/ il she had ten thousand dollars all her
own. little Eph came out. with his curls
flying about his rosy face. and threw both
arms about her neck. Cant we have q
picnic. Berry?' asked the little fellow.
willie Scott is going to picnic, and |
sint 'vited.'
Yes. dear. we will have picnic,
Berry thought a moment. "Why notP'
said she. Mother is almost done her
ironing. father is at work in the field next
to the Grandpa Pine, and we can have
supper there. 1t is an easy path for the
| babies"
The twins had fallen asleep now, aud
Berry ran into the house.
"Most done. mother?"
Yes, dear, nearly DONE"
Cant we have picnic, mother The
girls have gone; Ephie feels slighted,
because Willie Scott has one; and it
would do us all good"
"But the children. Berry. So many
and so small"
al know" said the girl. II will put the
twins in the wheelbsrrow with basket
of supper and you eau draw baby down,
We will surprise father and have nice
time"
Tired Mrs. Moss consented, for she saw
her little daughter would enjoy it. and
the child had so few pleasures.
Going down the lane was a pleasure.
with gay flowers nodding all the way,
and the children were very happy. Berry
halted her party under large pine. which
the children called the Grandpa" it
seemed so old and large Little Eph
was sent down to tell papa, mother took
the babies out and spread 4 blanket for
them on pine needles, and Berry busted
herself in getting ready for fire 10 make
pspa's tea 1t was merry family party,
and everybody was hungry enough to
enjoy the light Graham bread. sweet new
butter, and little jar of straw berry jam,
with plain molasses gingerbread, cheese,
and eau of milk.
This is better than eating indoors.
isn't i! mother? / do believe must build
Berry the summer-house she wants, with
vines over it, where We can take tes all
summer"
DO" said Berry. And | will dig
the vines here in these very woods. and
We will have as lovely a bower as any
prince"
After ten they had games. and papa
played and mamm, played. forgetting
how tired they were And by and by,
when they all went home, Berry thought
how much better it was than going off
with the girls. while mother was tired
and worried at home. That night she
said over and over little verse which
was fastened in her looking-glass: IDEAL
courageously, and the Lord will be with
the good" Her father gave it to her one
day when Berry said: at was no use to
try TO keep up with the class. when she
stsid at home to help mother so much"
Berry did try. however; and now she
was number one in her class and would
have the prize book in short time.
Three years Of hard work and growing
before Berry was fifteen. She was o
good scholar now. far before most girls
OF her age, and very earnest in all she
did.
Miss Baberry." said the minister, one
afternoon, when he fouad her teaching
some little girls how to sew, IL wish you
would take our school this summer. We
have been disappointed in teacher and
wife says you are just the cne."
Il am afraid sm not wise enough"
said Berry; "but would like to try. if
you will let me-"
The committee were all pleased with
the ides of zone of our own graduates
doing the work." and Miss Berry herself
was quietly happy when she found her
father and mother pleased.
Mother" said she, after the committee
had examined her aud given her a GER
tificate, "it would never do for teacher
to wear a short dress, would it ?"
Il suppose not" said her mother.
Berry sat up that night until after
twelve letting down dress to wear in
the school-room; and when she came