The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-11-07

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ance of his character and trustworthi-
ness. IF you are sure he won't be
too much trouble to you'--
'pll risk that" answered the little
gentleman. Come, Freddy" and
taking hold of the boys hand, he led
him to the other end of the car, and the
tired mother lay back in the seat and
closed her eyes.
Freddy had wants by the dozen, and
his selt-constituted guardian attended
to them patiently. By and by there
were signs OF q lull in the demand on
his attention, and with ready tact he
proposed TO tell stories if the other
would listen, and Freddy allowed him
self TO be coaXed into a reclining atti-
tude. Then the STORYTELLING began,
and before the first story ended, Freddy
was asleep.
Il was sure | could get him to sleep"
said the little gentleman to me, with
twinkle in his bright eyes. Il know
Just the sleepy kind of stories it needs,
you see" Then he made q pillow for
Freddy's head, and laid him down as
carefully as the boys mother coald.
When that was done, he came to her
and asked if he should not get her some
water. The tank had been filled at the
last station.
1T will be cool, may be" he said.
Il don't like to be so much trouble
to YOU" she answered. ''You are very
kind; | can't tell how much | thank
you"
ut isn't worth speaking of, ma am, "
10, al II +bo,.
in Hour-Glana -Lwou1d Ike to have an,,,e,
one help her, am sure" and away he
went to the tank and came back with
a brimming cup Of water.
She took it with q smile of gratitude,
| poured some upon her handkerchief,
and bathed her head. That makes
it feel better" she said. Pm sure
your mother would be glad to know
! how kind you are to me-"
"She always told me to help other
folks, if | could" lie answered. Il
like to. Some time l may want some
one TO help me, you know"
Then he went back to Freddy, and
sat by him while he slept. The sleep
was not II long one, and when the boy
awoke he was as full of spirits as
healthy boys of three or four years
fund of amusement seemed 9nnaI to tbe
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"
''WlIl you sit here while I'm rone if
I'll bring you an apple?" asked the lit
tie gentleman of Freddy.
|Ycs. I will y answered Froddv
Then the little gentlemen wont ont
and presently he came hack with soma,
| thine wrapned in naner and . cnn of
| steaming fragrant foo
.If Won drink fbis ma'on think If
would make vour head feel better !" bo
said. "lIotfer saws a cnn If foo docs
her more GOOD when she has q head
ache. than anytbinr else
| s.You are the kindost most +bourbt-
fuI little gentleman I bovo e,or r,et',
she said as she took tho too I sriIod
! She had hit ,,non tI,o so,,,a +i+I,, fC- Hin,
| that had been r;vino him
| stAnd here are some sandwiches ,, bo
said oneninr the nanpr I've rot
one, and an annie for Freddv.n
When she drank the tea. he carried
the cup back.
ut does make me feel better - sbe
said 70 me .ITba hov,e lyindnoSs roHo
it flavor that makes it an a@ree3ble
medicine. What a fine. manly little
fellow he is! | hone NM bow viii he
like him"
The little gentleman heard that, and
I could see What a Glad looly con,o into
his face. He had done y kindly decd
and her words of appreciation nleasrJ
him. a, if always nIrases al If ne to
know that those whom we helm are
grateful for orr kindnrssrs
saw NV little gentleman norform
more acts of kindness, that Ionr after.
noon. Than | have time to toIi Won
about now. Eycrvthinr he did was
done in a Quiet. unobl,nsive wov that
! showed If was done from, instincts Of
true rentIemaniinnss and not from a a
desire TO impress \ sense Of his helm
! fitness mon those he was attentive to
If was after dark whom tho woman
and her child reached thni,. etonn,nT-
place, When she nrenarnd to lave t6To
car he beIned her 70 .atbar her, wrs ,,,,
and bundles together and sbouIderad
the slronv Freddy 70 carry, him for bar