Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-01-09

ed to nearly four dollars. thanks to the
liberality of the doctor, and the frugalty
of the boys. Billy had purchased small.
err number of papers than usual that AFTER
noon, so that he might get through his
work early. He was sold out before the
street lamps were lighted, and not consid-
ering that he was any too early he hurried
to the doctors office. Garry was anxious
ly watching his coming. The doctor had
granted Garry the evening after six
o'clock. 1t lacked half an hour of that
when Billy appeared. chilly but clipper.
The half hour intervening seemed to be
the longest the boys ever experienced
They emptied the money saved from a
wide-necked bottle in which it had been
kept and counted it out time and again.
Il will carry the money, Garry" said
Billy, because I'm the biggest"
Garry assented willingly. taking such a
proceeding as matter OF course. The
bell in neighboring steeple rang out the
done and the artisan. laborer and business
man hastens home to EMO, its comforts
Upon the first stroke of the bell the boys
bounded out Of the house. They hurried
down the street. little dreaming that q
pair Of watchful eyes followed them for
some distance. The doctor, both to as
certain the trustfulness of the boys, and
also to enjoy the comfort of seeing them
depart, had stood for some little time in a
doorway on the opposite side of the street.
He had not imagined that the boys would
wait for six O'Clock to come. but that they
would steal out before that time.
| They will both make good citizens
he said to himself. as he crossed the street
and entered the office, which was in the
most tidy order.
| The boys hurried down street. hardly
knowing where they were going. The
first place that attracted their attention
was store in front of which hung poultry
of all kinds. They stopped opposite for a
little while and discussed what kind of a
bird was the best. Finally they agreed
upon chicken. As they went along they
continued to purchase and the further
down town they got the larger grew their
loads. Billy was the first to get tired and
suggested that they return to the doctors
and come back again. As long as Billy
wanted it. Garry was all compliance and
followed closely on the heels of his COM
panion. The purchases werr deposited in
the little bedroom and again the youths
sailed forth. The first place to stop was
at Sally's home. The girl was found cry.
ing. having received beating in lieu Of
supper. The boys cheered her up as best
they could. and then told her of their
project
you'll come. won't yer. Sally ?-and
put on yer bes' dress? ?" said Garry.
ITO be course she WILL" rejoined Billy.
Sally could not believe what she heard
and simply nodded between her sobs. her
face Frightening up at times with happy
look. when she thought OF the feast in
prospect
I'VE got chicken, cel'ry. sweet potato's.
Gran berries and lots of ,hings-you'li
come won't yer ?- were the happy excla-
nations which poured forth from Garry.
II don't know bout wearin' me hes,
dress. Garry. fur the OIL woman's on a
| tare again, but I'll be Their and fur sur "
Now come an get some supper. Sal.
fur we got lots o. money-the doct'r give
u.s."
Hes good 'un. amt he p,
you ies' bet he is, he's boss, ~ reioined
Billy.
Continued tomorrow,