The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1884-11-06
For Young Readers.
TOMMY BIGELoW RUNS AWAY.

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though he had received the best of in
struetion, and knew perfectly well when
he was behaving well, and when his
conduct was very naughty, there were
times when Tommy forgot all about his
kind parents, and would try them very
much.
AS he grew older, his mother had
hoped Tommy would grow ashamed of
these naughty times as she called
them, but although he had been pun
ished repeatedly for his cross, disagree
able ways, the child grew no better,
and his parents saw plainly that some
pretty severe measures would be neces-
sary to show Tommy the Importance of
becoming better boy. He was eight
years old, and it was time he stopped
per whenever he was denied ANYTHING,
or his viii was crossed in any way.
For that was the chief trouble. 1t
was all well enough as long as mamma
said Yes to his reGue is. but when it
was best to say ''No,'' as it so often is
to little folks. then out would 60 the
lips in an angry pout, his feet would
scuff or stamp. and now of late it had
suddenly become a, favorite habit at
such times to declare he would run
away, and the most provoking thing of
all was mamma never took the least
notice of the terrible threat.
''0h. but she'd feel bad enough" he
would say to himself, ito find me gone
sometime"
Now, Tommy knew, and mamma
ale hot ~ fvxyr Of
from their home in the city, was an in
stitution where children, who were home
less, were allowed, in consideration OF
some small service, to get meals or to
stay all night.
At length Tommy's threats grew so
frequent that one day papa Bigelow
thought best, for reasons of his own,
to call secretly at this g Home and
have quite a talk with the superin-
tendent.
Not long after, Tommy one day want
ed very much to have money with
which to buy top like Willie Lees.
His mother refused, as Tommy already
had quite collection of tops OF various
kinds.
AS usual, Tommy was very angry, and
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declared if he couldn't have the money
he'd ''Iun away"
Mrs. Bigelow made no reply except
to tell Tommy if he didn't stop NUT
tering Immediately he would sit in h is
room an hour, go with very black
face Master Tommy went out of the
room.
At supper time Mrs. Bigelow had
seen nothing of her little son since he
so angrily left her upon being refused
the money he wanted, and as he was
sti absent when his father came home
she told him that she shouldn't be
surprised if Tommy really had run
away.
"Oh, very well" said papa, 81 he
has, he'll soon run back again, that is if
he can get back.
Soon alter supper the bell rang, and
upon going to the door, Mrs. Bigelow
found ragged child who begged for
ten cents, just the pr.ce OF the fancy top
Tommy wanted.
Il never give money to children who
beg for it., said the prudent lady.
well, please give. me some supper"
begged the child.
Eyes; you go to the kitchen, and Ill
give you something; but you musi eat
It there" she added.
81 d rather eat it out doors. :"
emo; you must eat it in the kitchen,
if give you anything.''
The little beggar consented with
rather bad grace, and going round to
the Kitchen, the boy found Mrs. Bigelow
there, who told Bridget to give him o
doughnut.
1t was evident the child was not
hungry, for alter eating half of 1t he
laid the remainder on the table sa. ing
he'd had huff "
Just as he reached the door, he
turned and said to Mrs. Bigelow:
:, Say, ma am. if you'll give me ten
cents L III tel you where Tommy is.
ooh, Tommy's all right" said Mrs.
Bigelow, brightly; Il shouldn't give
you a penny to tell ME that. +"
Around the corner the ragged boy
met Tommy Bigelow.
"Well. did she give you the
money?n asked Tommy.
"No, she didn't she said as how
you was all right; she wouldn't give a
cent to know where -
Where's the supper you beggedP'
''She wouldn't give me a bite only
what I'd eat right afore her,
..Then / won't go home tonight
broke out Tommy. 81 guess she Ii bt
scarf enough when bedtime comes and
| don't get back. I"
You might get in at the Home"
Eyes; / mean to- said Tommy
When Tommy, with some tre,oida
ton, entered the charitable institution
for homeless children, and met in thu
hall Mr. Beal. the Superintendent, h,
was very much pleased and relieved t.
find how willingly MIR. Beal consented
to let him stay.
LETS see. what's your name?" b,
asked.
Tommy Bigelow.n
''oh, YES. Have you had any supper
Tommy
"No, sir.r
! every well. you and the other it'll
boy can come and get some SUPPER
So Tommy and the little ragged DO,
he had picked up went to grea
room, and were given some bread AM
water.
as this supper whispered Tommy