Mower County transcript. [volume] (Lansing, Minn.) 1868-1915, 1885-10-14
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1t was few days before the great
funeral procession. Allan Brown had
cousin of abouth own age, who had
arrived from England week before on
visit to America.
Allen was very proud of his country
as it is right for all boys to be, and he
was eager to have his English cousin
see all that was worth seeing. And
there is great deal that is we'll worth
seeing in the wonderful city of New
York, where our American boy lived.
Il tell you, Tom, I'm awfully glad
that you are here at just this time.
sTisn't exactly what you might call
Jolly but then we have been expecting
our great General to die for so long
that it isn't like sudden grief. And
we can't help sort of enjoyment in
seeing such a grand parade.
The English lad smiled and answered.:
81 am glad it is to be such a fine
parade. 1t is the last honor we can
ever do the brave General.
''Do you think so-the last Won can
do?' asked Allan's father, looking up
from his paper, as the quiet tones of his
English nephew attracted his atten-
ton. There was something in the lad s
voice and manner of speaking which
contrasted strangely with his own
boys way.
''Why, sir, I thought so,' replied
Tom, turning toward his uncle with
respectful interest.
''Of course! What can a fellow do
for man when he's dead?'' exclaimed
Allen in his positive way which struck
harshly upon the ear following Tom 5
polite, hesitating answer.
cit seems to me there is something
yet left for American boys especially
to do IN honor of their great General. -
Mr.. Brown smiled and looked thought
full, but he did not offer any explana-
ton.
Certainly every fellow will give
something toward the Monument Fund,
if that's what you're driving att
Tom stared at his cousin as if he
were shocked at his words. And in
deed he was. He had never visited
America before; and this was his first
opportunity of hearing his American
cousins talk to their elders. Somehow
Allan himself felt little awkward dur
ing the pause which followed, though
he could not have told why. At length
he said abruptly: II suppose you'll
give us donation for that, Tom? All
the fellows are doing something."
"Oh yes, indeed; l shall be glad to
have share in that good work. I'll
speak to my father about it when he is
at LEISURE
Allan could scarcely repress a smile
at his cousins reply. The idea of con-
sulting his father on such a subject
and not only so, but waiting until he
should be Eat LEISURE for that consulta-
tion-was entirely beyond the compre-
hension of an American boy of sixteen!
Tom did not notice the smile, but
Mr.. Brown did, and he understood very
well the meaning of it.
"Will you and Tom look at the pro-
cession from my Office windows on Sat-
urday?'' he asked presently, folding his
paper as he prepared to 20 out.
mo, sir! not much! We shall 20
in for better place than that! I've
notion: I'll tell you. There's Dick
Barton's brother he-belongs to the
Club, and I think we can get seats
in the club rooms, through Dick. His
brother will be with his regiment, and
he will give us pass that will make
it all right. If he does, will you 90
there, Tom?''
lit would be very pleasant, to be
sure, Allen; but will it not seem like
intrusion for me to 20 there? shall
oe very we'll pleased, Uncle Allan, to
look at it all from your office, if you
prefer that we should be there,'' he
added, rising as his uncle took his hat
and moved toward the door.
The gentleman looked gratifed at
the remark, but he replied, half smiling
at Allan look of amazement, "Oh, am
not particular, 1t is at your service, if
you wish to sit there. But I suppose
boys have their own notions and like
to be by themselves.
ooh, yes, we'll get along, trust us
for that!'' said Allen, confidently. IF
Tom will just come with me I'll promise
him good sight of the whole parade!
What do you say, Tom?'
"Well, Ill see what mother says, be-
fore 1 make any positive engagement.
Perhaps [ can speak to her now.
He was moving toward the door when
his cousins laug Oh arrested his steps.
"'See what mother says!' How fun
ny you are. Tom! I don't see what
your mother need have to do with it?''
Mr.. Brown put down his hat and
waited with interest to hear the English
lads reply.
A flush passed over Toms face at his
cousins words. But he answered in a
manly tone, "Perhaps you do different
~ in America, Allen; but am visiting
here in company with my mother, and
l should not think it proper to 20 off
anywhere-especially on such day
without consulting her first. She
would be anxious, or she might, per-
haps, prefer that should 20 with un-
Gle. At any rate. always speak to
mother before going anywhere, and I'm
quite sure it would be impolite not to
do So
Allan seemed too much puzzled to
make any answer. A smile fingered on
his lips, yet he had not a word of reply
for this manly English boy who was
not ashamed to ask his mothers opin-
ion before going anywhere.
But Mr.. Brown spoke. He felt
grieved and ashamed at the difference
between his sons way of acting and
his nephew's.
you are right, Tom. Boys do act
differently here in America. At least,