The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-12-28

net come apart. The children began to
eat leir dinner They met with few
mishaps, such as splitting the salt, using
the pepper too freely, and burning their
fingers with the very hot roasted pota-
toes, but on the whole, behaved with
propriety. Snip was treated to a morsel,
occasionally. which he seemed to enjoy
greatly.
When pudding time came. Tina or
dered it in with such an amount of dig
nifty that Maggie laughed outright. The
children ate of it until they could eatno
more. After dinner Tina said: Now
| we will 60 into the library and talk
| awhile, as papa and mamma do on Sun
days" They walked arm-in-arm to the
library, and each taking a large easy
chair, were soon busily engaged in
lively conversation about the approach
ing Christmas.
al should feel dreadfully about my
doll carriage if I did not think some
one would give me a new one," said
Tina. How much money have you
got, Ned. for ChristmasM
II don't know. 'zaetly, but have
gotit at home in a box. How much
have you gotp''
II have got three dollars / was
going to go shopping to-day, if mamma
had not gone away. How l wish 1
could do it all my ownty, donty selfp'
"Let us go together this afternoon"
said Ned.
$50 we WILL" said Tina, springing
out of her chair. al know where Mar
shals big store is, and they have erery
thing there; you run home and got your
best coat and hat, cause we must look
spectacle, If we go down town-and be
sure you bring all your money. will
put on my best things, too"
! Away soampered Ned. his blue eyes
dancing, and his yellow curls bobbing
brightly up and down. No one heard
| get the necessary articles for his expe-
dition.
"Now, Ned, must wash your face
and hands little with my sponge, for
they are dreadful dirty" said Tina. ''I
can't brush your hair; but your cap will
cover it-besides. it is all a snarl of
curls, anyway. My bangs look pretty
well. 1 guess"
Tina was soon arrayed in her long, |
| fur-trimmed coat, and big hat with |
plumes. Ned's coat was long. too, and |
covered his everyday suit.
"You must put on your gloves, Ned
here they are in your pocket. will
take mammals muff; there it is on the |
bed. She forgot it, Iguess."
Poor Snip stood mntrnfully looking |
at the children. He evidently felt that |
he was going to lose his playmates.
"Oh. let us take him, Tina. Want to
go. Snip? Well. beg. then" Up got
Snip on his hind legs, and putting one
paw across his nose, plead with great |
pathos to be taken,
f1hfNo&, Ned. We must not let Maggie |
know that we are going, for she would
stop u.s."
80, juliet, Snip" said Ned, holding up
his finger. The three ran lightly down
stairs, but came near betraying them
selves by shutting Ships taft in the
door in the haste to get out Tina
caught him up in her arms and smoth-
cred his yelling.
Maggie, who had at intervals listened
ut the stairs to see if the children were |
all right. concluded, as they had been
80 all the morning, that they EcOuld be so
all the afternoon, and SO kept busily |
at work. AS Susan ran over to see her |
for while, and had long story to tell |
her, il was not so very strange that |
the children were not missed at once. -
lyon had better let me take your /
money, for you, Ned. will take care
of it better" said Tina, when they had /
safely turned the corner.
Guess a boy can take care of his
money as we'll as girl, Tine Earle"
said Ned, Indignantly. and holding
well" said, Tina, sweetly. call right"
She was afraid Ned might get mad and
30 home
In few minutes they reached hack
stand, at which one hack stood.
20, Ned,'' said Tina, her eyes spark
ling, "let US take hack. Mamma often
does when she has good deal of shop
ping to do
''Oh. yes. let's. How nice twill be-"
'Mr. Man." said Tina to the driver,
who was leaning against the lAmp-post, |
looking very lazy and good-natured,
"we want to go to Marsha's big store"
'"'Oh, do your Well. that is right down
on B street." pointing with his thumb.
Eyes, zoe know that" said Tina, with
great dignity; "but we want a car
riage."
'.Got any money! Cause you know
my horses won't go without money"
.iWhat q storyh said Ned, firing up.
people never pay until they get to the
place, and of course we have got
money" he continued, holding out his
box and rafting 1t.
"Oh, by Georgev' said the driver,
''if this isn't as good as the story told |
by Boots, of the Holly Tree Inn, that fell
Ter read about at the hall t other night"
'But. you see." said the driver to
Tina, al am afraid you Will spend all
your meneY. and then 1 aha'nt have
any
well" said Tina, what do you
charged"
We'll, guess as you're pretty light
weight, FL take you down for fifty
cents"
but you must wait for u.s." said
Tina, Ito bring US back"
"Oh, then I'll have to charge you q
dollar; fifty cents apiece,
The children got out their money and
handed il to him.
81 say. Atoms, does your mamma
know where you are? You mus tell
me your names and where you live"
II am Miss Tina Earle, and live ut
No. Freeland street, and his name is
Ned Benton. and he lives at No. g."
answered Tina
sWell, get in; I'll take you"
Ned sprang into the carriage and Tina
followed.
''WeIl, think your are very unpolite.
Ned Benton, TO get in first Marnma
SAYS genmplums always let the ladies
percede them" said Tina, pouting her
rosy lips
.'Wen, will next time,' answered
Ned. pulling up the carriage robe. snip
took the opposite seat, and seemed very
happy.
WELL" said Ben North, gather
ing up the reins, az never had two such
mites for passengers, going shopping,
on their own account. in my life. I'll
take care of them and see that no harm
comes of it. They are off on frolic.
and L can't bear to spoil the little
critters fun"
In few minutes the carriage reached
Marshars. Ned assisted Tina to alight, /
in gallant style. much to the amnse-
ment of passers-by.
The children clasped hands and en-
tered the store. their eyes open TO their
widest extent. It was easy TO suppose
they were in company with some older
person. as there were q great many /
people in the store. Hold on tight, |
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