The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1882-12-28
mat Is four dollars. ;,

nave only got two dollars and halfn
well. guess l can show you some
other things you would like, and they
don't cost so much. Here are some
very pretty things" said the clerk,
much amused with his bright little
customer
Tina decided on pretty little post
age stamp box for mammals desk. For
grandma a pretty scent bag, and for
papa paper weight"
Ned was not SO wise in his choice.
he preferred to go down stairs where
the toys We're. He bought 8 Jumping
Jack, two shrill whistles, 3 pop-gun and
awhip.
:.You know, Tina, if the people don't
like their presents, they can give them
to me-" he said, with great compla-
cency.
When the children had spent their
money they left the store, hugging their
parcels and looking well contented with
their success.
- Ned, we haven't got any candy
for the children exclaimed Tina, a.
they entered the carriage. We mast
nave some"
''We will have to eat it, you know.
because the children are too sick" said
Ned
''But we have spent all our money.
What shall we doe"
Lets ask the driver to lend us
pleasant
$50 we might; and we can pay him
some time" said Tina, joyfully.
''Driverr' called Tina from the car
riage window.
Ben good-naturedly refined In his
horses and asked what the lady and
gentleman would like.
:Drive to candy store" said Tina.
Eyes, marm," said Ben. chuckling
with laughter.
When they reached the store Tina got
out, and looking up at the big fellow on
the box, asked In a very sweet voice il
he would please lend her ten cents.
''Why, you amt spent all your
money, have ye?"
Eyes we have; but you see we must
have some candy for the children" said
Ned, very much in earnest.
$50 you shall.'' said Ben, putting his
band into his pocket and bringing out
ten cents.
The children disappeared, while Ben
cracked his whip in glee. eff that amt
the cutest pair I ever did see. Good as
a play. I'll tell my little Jim all about
1t when l get home," he said.
The children decided that ten differ
ent sticks Of candy would make the
greatest show. so they invested the ten
cents In that way.
CHOW home" said Tina to Ben, with
such an air that he nearly cboked with
smothered laughter.
"Shall take you to No. 6, OF leave
you at the standP'' he managed to ask,
To No. 6, guess, We are greatly
fagigged and have got so many bund-
dies, )" answered Tina, leaning back in
the carriage.
"Oh, cracky," said Ben to himssIf,
81 never enjoyed q fare ike this in my
life. Come Nip and Tip, we will take
them home in style" i
For half an hour great CONSERVATION
had seized Maggie. Susan and the
parents of the children, who had all re-.
turned and were institutipg a search for
them.
DIR. Benton had driven off to the
police station to notify the Chief Of
Police of the loss of two small children,
whom he infinitely described.
MIR. Fare was trying to pacify the
TWO distracted mothers. Susan and
ant directions. All of sudden a hack
1rove up to the door with grand -four
sh, and the youthful couple descended |
rom it, looking as happy and demure |
IS two kittens, their arms filled with |
bundles and thsiT mouths with candy. |
Z Why, where on earth have you been, |
,hildren?' said Mrs Earle. while Mrs.
Benton Rugged Ned to her bosom in |
her delight at having him safe and |
,ound.
why, we have been out shopping"
laid Tina, in the most innocent fash |
on,
'iAnd we have bought some beauti-
ul things, and no one must see them |
Until Christmas, must they Tinaw said |
Ned.
mo, indeed, they must not think OF
t." answered the little damsel
20 children, how you have fright
med us" sobbed and laughed Mrs
earle.
Mr.. Earle had meanwhile inter-
riewed the driver of the hack and re-
Iuested him not to obey Miss Tina's or
lers again
"NO, sir; won't. But, you see, it
vas such precious pair. 1 couldn't
poll their fun, and wouldn't have let
anything happen to themfor thousand
dollars"
DR.. Benton, after stirring up the po-
ice to hunt for the children, returned to
md them safe and sound.
The children's parents tried to i'm
'ress upon them the exceeding naught-
ness Of their conduct, but could not
nd il in their heart to spoil their happy
ay by any very severe punishment TO
% sure they had no butter on their
read for supper that night, but that was
ot so dreadful, rs one had jelly and the
Their marmalade.
TinA's papa promptly paid the driver
{ the hack his ten cents, but he never
rove Tina out again without her NAM
lA-Bostcs Traveller.