The People's vindicator. [volume] (Natchitoches, La.) 1874-1883, 1881-01-08

his name was Tommy Dune. nron,
ised to come and see his sick mn,h hsa'
so we will find him perhaps in time t ~,
New Years Day. | am glad you waut t
to make these poor people hanm.'
DEAR and as Dot jumped down To r ~,
away and tell her dolls about il Mr .u
Leonard said, with a happy sm;1s
"God bless the precious chiliH'
The sun shonc his brightest on Dot,
birthday, as if he wanted to help m,to
the day happy one; and had vov
been so fortunate as to live oppos na
DIR. LeonarNs, you would have heoo
interested in seeing the novel companr
arrive.
Dot herself went after Grandm,
Baine. whose old wrink!ed face f,;rI n
shonc with delight, as her little eu;is
gently led her into the house.
Dots father went for Jane Hesler and
carried her in his strong arms from tha
carriage into the house. The little
Flannig CANS soon came, hand in hand
looking shy'y about at the beautiful
house and well-kcpt grounds.
Last Of the guests was Tommy Dime
no longer ragged and dirty, but clean ,
and comfortable, smiling with surprise
as little Miss Dot came to meet him At
the front door, fearing he would On
around to the kitchen, rs before.
Indoors the happiness was complete
Dot had decided to wear her plaipest
dress, that the others should not feel
uncomfortable by contrast; but she
could not keep the dear little face from
being "thc sweetest in the world"
mamma thought, as she tied back the
brown curls, and gave ker eight kisses
and zone to grow on
Dot had arranged the sittins.room
with especial reference to her friends
as mamma thought they would feel more
e at home there than in the big parlors
and you would have liked peep in
there, know.
Grandma Baine sat in a rockingham
!. by the west window, where she could
feel the sunshine, and hear Dick, tha
canary, sing right above her head.
Z while Dot stood by, and described the
room and the company to her. Jane
Hester lay in mammals sick.chair, for
the ride had tired her a little, but Wa
looking happily at the beautiful things
she saw all about her. Dot had nut =,
little table beside the chair. with book.
and a portfolio of pictures on it, 70,
Jane to look at as soon as she vs.
rested. Molly and Kitty were alresd,
Y in ecstasies over the baby.house
brought down from the nursery, ani
could hardly believe their eyes at tn,
sight of dolls "dressed like rale ladies,
as Molly said, and the completely fmn
~ ished house, from bookings lass to dust
pan and broom. n
ne Dot had been afraid Tomm!
"wouldn't feel at home," but he hai
marched in with no sign of bashfulness
and stood by the fire taking in the com
forts and beauties of the room viii
great satisfaction. Suddenly his ey
caught sight Of picture across Il
er room. 1t was the head of dog, u
S, great intelligent eyes seeming to me
or YOURS with look of friendly recogl
ey ton. Immediately he stood in front
Id it, his face full Of delight, and turni
ed to Jane he exclaimed, "Aint Ii
bully?" never seeing Dots look
he mingled amusement and reproof.
lot DIR. Leonard came home to the ST
ma per, and helped them all to the daint
e. mamma had prepared, as politely a
RS generously as if they had been
nd Presidents family; and they all W
home with something to remind tn
rs. on the morrow Of their holiday.
bv And little Dot was happy. -
to TO be sure, one of the little Elan
,at gans broke her dolls rocking-ch;
it and Tommy soiled one of her pret!i
lot picture books. But" said Dot,
nv she ani. mamma were talking it owe,
bedtime. II know they had q g
TIL time. and am glad asked them.
you know. mamma, | kept hoping
D." the time that l might he one OF
lie; blessed" Youths Companion.