Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-12-25

~ay To circular counter on which was
q great variety Of fancy articles.
''Shall show you anything. miss"
sssiu a el~.--
"No. thank you, can see very wen.
I am pretty tall"
"But what would you like 10 buys
''Oh, want something for papa. and
mamma. and grandpa, and grandma
and Aunt Katie, and lots Of other peo-
pie"
$50 do I, too" echoed Ned.
"Well. you can look and see what
you would like"
GLOW much is thatP' said Tina,
pointing to a lovely vase. II guess
mamma would like that"
"ihat is four dollars"
ooh, dear. | can't have that, for
have only got two dollars and half"
"Well, guess can show you some
o. her things you would like, and they
don't cost 80 much. Here are some
very pretty things." said the clerk.
much amused with his bright little
customer.
Tina decided on q pretty little post
are stamp box for mamma desk. For
grandma pretty scent bag. and for
papa n paper weight"
Ned was not so wise in his choice.
lie preferred TO 60 down stairs where
the TOYS were. He bought Jumping
Jack. two shrill whistles, q pop-gun and
hwhip.
~ on know, Tina II the people don't
like their presents. they can give them
to me-" he said. with great compla-
ceney.
4 hon the children had spent Il CIR
money they left the store. huggin" trc r
parcels sud looking wei. oo::;cn' I'd VIII.
their SUI ga.
80. Ned. we havea got any candy
for the children" exclaimed Tina, as
they entered the carriage. We must
have some"
1--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 doP'
Let's ask the driver TO lend us
some." said Ned. HE looks real
pleasant"
$50 we might; and we can pay him
some time" said Tina, joyfully.
DRIVER called Tina from the car
riage window.
Ben good-naturedly refined in his
gentleman would like.
''Drivc TO candy store" said Tina
''Yes. marm," said Ben, ehuckling
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 II
be would please lend her ten cents.
''Why. you amt spent all your
money, have We"
Eyes we have; but you see we must
have some candy for the children" said
Ned. vory much in earnest.
- YOU SHALL" said Ben. putting his
hand into his pocket and bringing out
| ten cents.
The children disappeared. while Ben
cracked his whip in glee. elf that amt
the eutest pair ] ever did see. Good as
a play. I'll toll my little Jim all about
il when get home. no 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. bss
rNow homen SAID Tina 10 Ben, with
such an air that he nearly choked with
smothered laughter.
"Shall take you TO No. 8. or leave
| you AT the standP'' he managed to ask.
ITO No. 9, | guess, We are greatly
fagigged and have got so many bund-
dies" answered Tina. leaning back in
the carriage. -
"Oh. cracky.'' said Ben to, himself,
al never enjoyed fare like this in my
life. Como Nip and Tip. we will take
them homo in style a
For half an hour great CONSERVATION
had seized Maggie. Susan and the
parents of the children. who had all re.
turned and were instituting search for
them.
lIr. Benton had driven off to the
police station 10 notify the Chief OF
Police of tho loss of two small children.
whom he infinitely described
Mr.. Faro was trying to pacify the
two distracted mothers. Susan and
Maggie had been sent 10 hunt in differ
ent directions. All OF a sudden a hack
drove up to the door with grand -four
ish. and the youthful couple descended
from II, looking as happy and demurt
as two kittens. their arms filed with
bundles and their mouths with candy.
"Why. where on earth have YOU been.
childrenH said Mrs. Earle. while Mrs
Benton Rugged Ned to her bosom in
her delight at having him safe and
sound.
"Why. we have been out shopping"
said Tina. In the most innocent fash
ion.
s'And we have bought some beauti
full things, and no one must see then
until Christmas. must they TinaP" said
Ned. Ht
mo. indeed. they must not think Of
it" answered the little damseL
90 children. how you have fright
ened US" sobbed and laughed Mrs
Earle.
Mr.. Earle had meanwhile inter
viewed the driver OF the hack and 70
quested him not TO obey Miss Tina's or
ders again.
"No. SIR; won't But, you see. 4
was such a precious pair | eouldn'l
spoil their fun, and l wouldn't have le
anything happen to themfor Thousand
dollars
DIR. Benton, after stirring up the pc
lice 10 hunt for the children. returne e
find them safe and sound.
TIE children's parents tried TO i'm
press upon them the exceeding naught
mass OF THAR conduct but could no