The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1879-08-06

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The next day the deacon made his SAP ap-
pearance at Miss Peck''s homestead, pale
and rather shabby, with q child in each
hand and one following him. , .,,''
"Miss Peck said he, II suppose you
have heard tie news?'' 24.'
eyes," said Miss Peck, looking vinegar
and tack nails IF it's your failure you
mean ,..., .;i4,-,g ,..'. :. '..s.-
II think Of going to California said
the deacon, Ito see what can do, and if,
in the mean time, you could be induced
ito give my children home
| 20, dear, no!' said Miss Peck. never
could get a long with pack OF children
dare say you can find some orphan
asylum or place of that sort, by inquir-
ing around little" ....,.-,, - E. -
Miss Peck sat very upright, and glared
SO frlg fully out Of her light blue eyes
at the deacon, that he VAS fain to beat a
retreat as soon as possible. ,.,...., IN -: ~
He knocked next at the Widow Clapp's
door. A sllpsnods servant-maid opened
it. - .'1'l@l !. .
us Mrs. Clapp at homer he asked. E
A head was thrust over the stair-railing,
and the widows shrill voice cried out:
"lt's that Josiah Grinder with his
swarm Of young ones! Tell him I am
particular engaged Do you hear, Betsey
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Miss Barbara .Bowyer was was arran ging
trimmed hats and rolls Of ,bright-colored
ribbon in her bow window as the deacon
and the little ones entered the shop.
''Miss Bowyer," said the deacon, ssyou
were ever a genial and charitable soul.
It is, to you that / trust to make a home
for my motherless, little ones, while [ en-
deavor to retrieve my lost fortunes in the
far West" i >.-.'. .5 ,.' - H.*
:, II couldn't think of such a thing
said Miss Barbara, dropping a box of. ar
tifeial rose-buds in her CONSERVATION.
"sAnd I really think, Deacon Grinder, you
haven't no business to expect it of me!
It's all can do to support myself, let
alone pack OF unruly children. I dare
say the poor could do something
for them, Or" r.. =
e. thank YOU" said the deacon, with
dignity. II shall trouble neither you
nor him." -" Pa
"Well," said Miss Bowyer, with toss
OF her head, ''you needn' fly into rage
because neig',bor offers you bit of
advicep' 49, : HI 433 5~$ft ~&$tA
But Naomi Poole ran out to the little
garden gate as the forlorn deacon went
by .y~.t% l.H1G "",f. $685..
"Deacon GRINDER" hesitated she turn
ing rose-red and white by turns, "is this
truce" = .s.E.' IL ~. .a=-a. I'd ...<
''About my Mariposa investment?
Yes."- p. '.'9 j.,'t 4 D.. :is .tHl, f..
Sand that you are going to Californian
81 am talking Of it, said the deacon.
"Would-couldy YOU let me take care O.
the little ones while you are gomez saiu
Naomi, tenderiy drawing little Dolly to
her side. ~ am very fond Of children
and ] 'ould take the best care of them
And you have been SO kind to mother and
me, Deacon Grinder, that we should fec.
it privilege to be able to do something
for YOU" 4" IaT"n"2 n"ef ,saE .ha5% 81
And poor, soft hearted little Naomi
burst out crying" There was a moisture
on the deacon's eyelashes, too. .;qat g.,
'God bless you, Naomi!'' said he
''You are good girl-a very good girl
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Amt it ztrue?" said Philena Peck.
<.tss:Weil," said Mrs Mopsley, s'it is, and
it. amt: He did lose what he invested
in them Mariposa mines, but 1t was only
one thousand and the rest Of his moneys
all tight and safe in United states, bonds
and solid real estate.'' '9'.i' '@'''s:' >',Ef.
f"'Bless me!'' said Barbara Bower. -, H., IT.
"Well I never!' said the Widow Clapp,
with a discounted countenance OH
T.. And went on Mrs Mopsley, with ev-
ident relish in the CONSERVATION she was
causing, '''they are building a new wing
to. the ouse, and he is to be married t.
Naomi Poole il t e fall.". !.'1 1FA@. RI
.~.' "A child like, t att" said Mrs. Clapp
'"WitIl no experience whateverr' said
Barbara Bowyer, scornfully. 49,. " - d ~
81 hope he won't repent of his bargain
said Miss Philena PECK. '' Ut.
T. And Miss Philena's charitable hopes
were fulfilled. The deacon never did
repent of his bargain. 49, e." ...''J. ~