The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1882-05-18

ftiseilla Page with Anfnlhoant glance
, the last speaker. pity the pay ..su
I plenty too
would beg th. lsiie. stientioa TO Il
subject which JUS, al this time. in,eres
, me most Our society and say II will
out boasting become one OF the lari
est, wealthiest and most influential 10 N
state. II becomes us. therefore, to send
good name abroad. by the liberaliiy wit
which we enter into the spirit OF the gre,
reforms Of the day Among these reform,
none seem 10 me so important ~ union {
the two continents. In one great sooiet
for evangeliEing the world. Such societie,
you know exists, aud 10 its councils ar
found some Of the greatest men OF the age
One hundred, dollars would constitute you
pastor hfe.director in this society, an,
! give you name and influence IN its coun
ellis ! merely mention this subject 70
your consideration, ~ We are apt 10 forge
the duties We owe the world, aud coniin,
ourselves 10 q narrow circle OF beneyolen
ce
Here Mr. Flint took his seat, with Al
air OF profound humility.
You have heard the very excellent re
marks OF our pastor, said the president.
/ hope 1t will enlarge our views Of duty
VIII you take any action on the subject
move, said Norwood. that We con
tribute one hundred dollars to this greai
object Mr.. Flint has explained TO us to con
stitute him life-director,
The motion was seconded and carried
without any opposition, save that express.
ed by indignant looks and motionless
hands.
Really, ladies, said Mr.. Flint. again ris,
ing. Your liberslity is prai,eworthy. In
the name and behalf Of the noble society
you have honored by your generous vote'
/ tender you my sincere thanks Your
testimony OF respect for myself will re.
ceive more public acknowledgment.
Yes, mutered Miss Priscilla, in an un-
dertone, Is'pose it will be trumpted all
over creation how very benevolent We are.
while those poor folk around us are dying
from neglect
oh. Miss Tompkins, whispered yoang
lady, hn dying to know what that legacy
was OF Mrs Thorn,on's; do tell me now.
won't you?
Oh yes, yes, tell us now, said another ~
a knot Of ladies gathered around her.
Oh, twas nothing but just . little brass
frame, with verse from the Bible in it.
made OF brass letters, replied Miss Tomp-
kins, contemptuously
Well that was mean. Who ever heard
anything like it2 What impudence! l
don't wonder he was angry These and
many other similar expressions burst from
the indignat ladies. as Miss Tomptins con
,luded her INFORMATION.
One side OF = story il rood till 'tother's
,old, cried Miss Priscilla, who had heard
he whole thing; sud this is = benevolent
'ocicty, got up for the benefit of our fell
low creatures. it wouldn't do no harm to
ell the 'tother side right hcre, let it hit
y here and who it will
Oh, by all means. let's have your story,
Miss Priscilla, WAS the universal eIclama-
ion, amid cries Of order from the presi-
lent.
| don't want to make no disorder, said
'he, turning to the president; but If they
will all listen quietly, I'll tell the story
IS have heard it; and may be some of
-ou'll find coats to fit; il you do, why put
hem on, that's all.
BY this time eyes aud ears were all
,pen; for Miss Priscilla an odd, quaint
title body. had a way of saying things
hat was perfectly irresistible to all but
he immediate subjects OF her sarcastic
ongue.
Well. said she, ~ you oil seem to be
listening, I'll begin with What see my
elf. y didn't get no Dolly Martin to peep
through the key.hole for me, cause you |
lee, news that comes that way has to be
made all over after II sqneeDes through,
md don't like mine second handed, NO |
low, So, a. was saying, I'll begin with |
What see: and il any OF You want TO know
What true henevolencs is, you II find out / |
guess, before ge, through. Well, .
ouple Of months ago, ] should think, as /
vas coming homo frcm my sister Sally q,
'ver tho fields. took 4 Hotion TO 20 dow n !
he lane where old Mrs Fletcher lives who
las been sickly all along, you know. and so
went right in without knocking. Well |
shcn got inside the door stood stock.
till in perfect wonder; for there was her
Id room lIed mp IS nice "a could be-
cal white curtains. apiece OF carpet on
he floor and clean. nice dishes on her
taDd. And then the old lady herself
ooked so comfortable In her white night
sp and gown, thought some fairy must |
lave been there and done it all. But right
,losc behind her bed sat one OF the sweet
st looking ladies you ever see; they didn't |
neither OF them see me, so kept still,
md the lady read away in the Bible, and
hen she kneeled down aud prayed oh,
% beautifully / didn't wonder bit the
ears iriekled down the sick woman's
heck, for couldn't kesp from crying
myself
When she had done. slipped on. IS
vent In, for felt like an intruder there. |
md on my way home who should / NEE
,ut Polly Bomis, who vas bedrid for |
lon't know how long
Wha. on earth has set you on your feet
gain, Polly' says ]. ! never was 80
Imazed in all my lii. Wen you may be,
ays Polly, for Am amazed a, myself; bui
,ome into the honss and IlftsIl Won ALI