The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1888-11-08
1 DIDN'T THINK.

Hannah Green came running IN iron
school, her face flushed with excitement
her hat swinging in one hand, and al
most out of breath with haste to tell hel
mother something she wished to say,
"Wen, Hennah," sald her mother
"what is il ~
"Oh, mamma,' said Hannah. "thC
girls are coming here pretty soon and We
are all going down under the oak tree
by the brook to play keep-house, and
want to take my dishes aud some cake
in big baeket. Can -
"Did you ask the girls to come, Han
nah r her mother questioned.
"Why, yes. of course did. Itlssuch
nice cool place to play down by the
brook under that tree. They are going
to bring their dolIies and something nice
to eat, ~ said Hannah.
Very well, Hannah, as you have
asked the girls to come you will have to
go and play with thent. Bat you forgot
your papa asked you TO 90 riding with
him thi- afternoon, and you accepted
his invitation al the brea kfast table ibis
morning suppose" said her mamma
"Oh mammu. | didn't think, said
Hannah. Il must send the girls right
back when they come
Indeed you must not, - said her nam
ma. Il cannot have my little daughter
guilty of snch dlscourteSy 20 her invited
guests. You must stay and play with
and entertain them"
But mamma. | had ever 50 much
rather g. with papa, pleaded Hannah,
mo my ittIe grI you cannot 60 with
papa If yoU mad cared so very much
about il you would not have forgotten
SO elsly. You must go down under the
tree with the little girls. said her nam
ma.
"But mamma, ," said Hannah With the
tears coming into her eyes, you see |
didn't think"
That is just the trouble" said nam
ma. you must learn to think
How can !, said Hannah, "wheu
the think don't cone y
Mamma could hardly r. press a smile,
but she quietly said
81 am trying to teach my little girl to
think in the futlre, by insisting upon
'Ni '"'i1 i'FA wa y W iva EAftNN lNu
1t would be very wrong q send them
away Just for her pleasure when she so
freely offered to entertain them. 1t will
cost something to do il this time. Then
on another occasion she will not be so
thOughtess as to a,k them unless she
really whistles them to come.
Hannah went over in the corner for a
little cry, while mamma went t. the
pantry for some sandwiches. cake ard
fruit fer the party under the tree
When she had packed nee little bas-
ket she spoke to Hannah.
Come Hannah, you must now gOaud
change your dress put on your giug
ham one and your heavy shoes b,the
your eyes and brush out your hair. The
little girls will be here before YOU are
ready for them If you don't hurry
"Bnt mamma, y said Hannah.
Hannah her mothers yo.ce WAS a
little sterner n0w-''you must do as |
bi1 you directly. Sop CRYING at ouce
and get ready to 60 to the ro.
Hannah felt Il lIlrlt sutkr s.lI, 6ut
was useless to question hrr mo.u,t
word any further. ) she went to ueI
room to get ready for her playmsles.
Just then her father came driving up to
the door.
Where's my little girl = hr asked
Mamma stepped to the door 20 tell him
Hannah bad made uthcr arrangements
for the afternoon.
80 Hannah has mitcned me, eh ::
Well, that's good, after begging me to
tallP her th" Vc,y next tune l druvc uvrr
to The Meadows, sal I her papa.
g.N,,, - l.. /
with you" suggested mamma.
Il presume he would enjoy the ride.
but perhaps Hannah will rhiuk better Of
her decision when she secs me with the |
pony" said her papa,
"Oh yes, Hannah hes repented already, !
but she must stay and entertain the |
guests she has invited" ;aIi mamma.
"Oh, case of discipline, Is It y said !
her papa. well, suppose | hal best
not interfere So he drove Off and |
picked up Jamie Stout, the lame boy |
down the street who had been wishing |
all the afternoon he could go off some
where.
Presently the lutte giiIs came. There
were five of them, and Hannah WAS |
down stairs ready to 60 with them. She
did not seem SO very pleased to see them
as she had been eager t. invite them
Mollie Fancher thought, but Molly was
a wise little glrl who could rule her
speech. and so she said nothing. And |
as the afternoon wore on. Hannah re-
gained her spirits considerably, 50 that |
the play under tie tree was pronounced |
"a real good time by all the litlIe girls.
when it came tune to % home.
Papa did not get home until late in
the evening lie brought Hannah a
dozen very fine peaches from The
Meadows" which had the effect Of pret |
ty nearly starting the tears again, when
she thought of the fine drive she had
lost. She will hardly forget to think
next time papa invites her to 20 any
where with him.