New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1879-01-01


libby, : says he, does We feel 50 ~
| full hungry
MbbY hesitated. She looked at the sil-
ver,and then at theslowly retreating figure
and then she looked up into Toseys
gentle, loving face
No, Tosey, I dunno as / does !"
Tosey turned around, and running
after the departing figure, handed her
the piece Of money.
There, says he, stake It; you need II
more than we does.n
The bundle looked IN surprise as she.
took the piece, and tears fell down the
thin, pale face. But she only said:
SIN very, very grateful and walked
off.
The two little music lans watched the
figure as it disappeared in the darkness
while the happy shuttle grew fainter and
fainter.
All, here was charity, Godlike charity,
in the hearts of the beings the rich de-
spised aud thrust from their doer!
As the Cold Night turn ed toward
Kitty he found her silently wiping her
eyes.
"Do you see what true charity is2~
asked he, in a SWEEP, sympathetic voice.
eyes, yes" murmured Kitty; II see, l.
see.n
While they were talking, they bad:
slowly risen up, to the brilliant windows
again.
"Now look at the mockery,' said the
Cold Night, somewhat harshiy.
It was the most brilliant hour OF thu,
ball. Light from myr,ads Of jets, en-
bedded in massive chandeliers, sparkled;;
with dazzling intensity. making the
brightest day of gloomy night. People.
! decked with jewels and silks and ssees
were gathered IN merry groups, or Joining
in pleasurable dance to the strains of
sweet and lively music. It was beauti-
full sight indeed; but somehow the people
looked heartless to Kitty, and the jewels.
glittered spitefully, while the rich silks
seemed to hiss and hiss as they rnstled
along, as if all were rehelling against
their false use.
but one more act, said the Cold Night.
gently leading her down, down to the
opposite side Of the street.
From dark corner. with thei- a7EBs
twined about each others necks, the TWO
little beggars watched the windows q the
brilliantly lighted HALFWAY up IN the
sky it seemed watched the gay figures
that frequently appeared in rich, dainty
dresses, and smiled to think it was alss
for the poor and needy.
They dances tor us and for others, -
murmured libby, "for those as is in want
Maybe the beautiful ladies will find as
here tomorrow. and give us some bress.'
"Yes,'' said Tosey; land the poor ',stle
girl as has the sick mother. P'naps.
they'll find them, and help them, too
! The Cold Night waved his hand above
them, and they both shive1ed, and saats.
how cold ii was. Tosey tried to play d.
! note on his violin, but the strings ereakes-
SO dismally that he laid it aside. Then.
they sang together the sweet little song
OF charity which libby had sting to the
rich people; and, as they sang, the Goa"
Night spread his mantle slowly aronnds
them until they we're fast asleep.
"Oh, STRIP cried Kitty, "spase she1a.
and let them i've g.. ..
"No," said Cold Night, ''they zs:e too,
poor to live. They must die.n
Kitty fell on her knees before him.
"Oh, sir::'' she pleaded beseechingfy,.
II am rich and will take care OF them,
and relieve them from suffering.
But the Cold Night raised his hana.
and pointed upward, saying:
"Too late, too late"
| AS he spoke he took the beggars in his
aims and slowly rose up toward the stars,
leaving Kitty sobbing on the ground. As
she knelt there she heard. high in the
skies, the song that the begs ars sang, she
song of sweet charity, swelling to "A.
mighty chorus, as one would think 40.
celebrate a mighty deed-mighty III The:
sight Of heaven. She tried to raise her
head but could not, she seemed bouna 30,
the earth by a great weight, as Of gold,
while above the song grew fainter asstsa
fainter, till at last it ceased, then she fell
into deep swoon. r
1t was broad daylight when Kitty
awoke, and the sun was shining brightly
into her window. I'm the hall ths ,saajd.
was humming subdued song as she,
! went blithely about her work while with
out the white smoke OF morning fires
signs of stirring life-cu upwards
from the chimney. tops into the cool All
as if glad to meet the light of day.
ut was only dream; yet, oh, how
vivid?' thought Kitty, as she rubbed her
eyes again and again, surprised to see The
walls OF her own pretty room actually
around her.
"Only dream, only dream yet, ,so,v~
full OF truth" cheerily rang the milk
mans bell as Kitty donned her morning
dress; while, as she passed down the,
broad staircase the great hall clock seem