The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1885-11-21
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When that was done, he came to her
and asked II he should not get her some
water. The tank had been filled at tho
last station.
at will be cool, may be-" he said.
Il don't like to be so much trouble
to YOU" she answered. "iou are very
kind: can't tell how much thank
YOU.
1T isn't worth speaking Of ma am"
he said. cheerily. III my mother was
in your place. would Ike TO have some
one help her, am sure. and away he
went Ia the tank aud came back with
Drumming cup OF wateE
She took il with a smile Of gratitude,
poured some upon her handkerchief.
and bathed her head. ,''That makes
it feel better, She said. I'm sure
your mother would be glad to know
how kind you are TO me. .h is.,
"She always told me to help other
folks. If could he answered. Il
like to. Some time l may want some
one 10 help me, you know.
Then he went back to Freddy, end
sat by him while be slept The sleep
was not long one. and when the boy
awoke he was as full OF spirits as
healthy boys of three or four years
usually are But the little gentleman's
fund of amusement seemed equal to the
demand. and Freddy was in no hurry
to go TO his mother
BY and by the train stopped. and the
conductor called out; Fifteen minutes
for refreshments.
"Will you sit here while TIM gone, II
III bring you an appleee asked the lit
tie gentleman of Freddy.
.les. will" answered Freddy
Then the little gentleman went out.
and presently he came back with some
thing wrapped in paper, and a cup Of
steaming, fragrant tea.
IF you drink this, ma am. | think it
would make your head feel better, he
said Mother says cup of tea docs
her more good. when she has a head
ache, than anything else. >
you are the kindest. most thought
full little gentleman ! have ever metz
she said, as she took the tea. smiled.
She had hit upon the same title for him
that had been giving him.
"And here are some sandwiches" he
said, opening the paper. 1--WE got
one, and an apple, for Freddy
When she drank the tea, he carried
the cup back.
1T does make me feel better sne
said to me. The boys kindness gave
il flavor that makes il an agreeable
medicine. What fine. manly little
fellow he is hope mig boy will be
like him.
The little gentleman heard that, and
| could see what glad look came into
h;s faaa ua Had 1o,a ls,,llxy daod
and her words of appreciation pleased
him, ~ it always peases all of us to
know that those whom we help are
grateful for our kindnesses.
| saw my little gentleman perform
more acts of kindness, that long after
noon. than ] have time to tell you
about now. Everything he did was
/ done in quiet, unobtrusive way that
showed it was done from instincts of
true gentlemaniiness, and not from
desire TO impress a sense of his help
fulness upon those he was attentive to-
Ii was after dark when the woman
and her child reached their stopping
place. When she prepared to leave the
car, he helped her 10 gather her wraps
and bundles together, and shouldered
the sleepy Freddy to carry him for her
TO the platform. | followed them to the
car door.
"You have been very kind to me"
she said, as she gave him her hand at
parting. 81 might tell you that i
thank you, but you wouldn' tknow from
the words how grateful feel. y Then
she stopped down and kissed him.
Here" she added, putting some
thing in his hand, - ] want you to get
book with this and write in IT, From
Freddy and his mother, with kindly
thoughts for their little friend, and
when you see the book you will think
of how your kindness helped us, and
the remembrance of it will help you.
Good bye. my little gentleman and
she bent aud kissed him again, and then
they parted.
II pays to be gentleman. II boy
is not gentleman by instinct he
should aim to make himself one by
habit, and when he succeeds in win
ming the title OF little gentleman from
those he comes in contact with. he
should be proud of it. He has right
to be. --Eben II. Renford, IN Youtb's
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