The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1888-11-22

Il d poD the stage ia The coming exhibition
aud hslp lead the chorus; snd. Ia conse
a qnsnce. Sne was 10 The same pre3icamen
Ie rs An, ani. like Flora McFiimsey. ba'
nothing 10 wear Not q word bad sh
q bfea,bcd on the subject, but she did ihinl
il IL . little strange that All bad only ihoasb
OF himself as troubled by the question o
u dress. Tho OF course Il Was more impor-
J: tAnt be should have something aiee, as b,
b has the prize essay. can stand behind
the other girls aod not show much. she
= mnrmured
4 Suel
There was quick step, and 10 another
] moment something white and rose color
! fell about her ia soft folds. How will that
do for exhibition, Sues must have you
! looking as pretty ss the other boys sisters
] Besides. I'm not going to have you feel
snubbed among those girls fuss and ieath-
ers.
Dear All, said Sue. touching tendsrly
the white muslin and pink ribbons, Is this
what you saved your money for. so that
you had none TO use for yourselfS
could not have bought suit for what
that cost little goose? said All.
You could have bought cost9 said Sue
mournfully.
/ What's this9 said Grandfather Stuart,
waking from nap 10 his elbow-chair l
am glad You have such pretty frock. SUI
san. You are good child. Who gave it
TO you?
Sue was only too glad TO tell the story
OF Alf's kindness, during which her bro-
ther escaped from the room. Grandfather
nursed his favorite knee thoughtfully.
lie has got pluck, he said-pluck %
we'll as generosity to get up before the
Judge and the minister 10 that old gray
jacket. Well, WE'LL We will see. And good
old Mr.. Stuart Strengthened up as il ho
owned gold mine.
The time flew by, until, at last, the next
time the sun rose would be the long eIpec-
ted day. With an encouraging smile, he
ducked out OF sight as II to say. You may
be sure would not miss being on hand
tomorrow any more than you would, and
threw his last beam straight at All Stuart
as the boy entered bis grandfather's door
Grandfather told me to send you to his
room as soon as you came in, said Sue, and
then, Alf. want to sponge of your coat
She spoke gently, patting her brothers
worn sleeve.
Is that All? called grandfather from his Q
bed chamber. Come here my boy. II
On Mr.. Stnart's blue checked bed quilt q
was spread well preserved, old fashioned g
dress suit. 1t had been his pride for the
last forty years, and was only donned on !
The highest occasions. All wondered il
grandfather intended wearing it to the ex
hibition on the morrow. y
There. my son, said the old man, folding Q
iown sleeve with trembling hands, what &
10 you think Of wearing such a suit as
his when you speak your piece9 Icould- g
IT afford to buy you anything at present A
no, not five dollar ready made coat; Q
,ut have got this to lend you. possible 81
% give you'll l see you treat it keerful, and
is Of the best OF broadcloth and make, k
or bought it when dollars we're plentier
With me than cents are now. Into it, boy, v
md let ma see how IL fits ~
Poor ALI How was he to disappoint
his simple heart that had parted for him
With one OF his dearest possessions? The
lelight OF grandfsther's kind old face was il
ouching to see. &c
had kinder expected TO wear it myself, d
aid the old gentleman, so as to honor you ',
little; but can honor you better by let Q,
ing you wear it. studied out this ques c]
ion OF your dress some days ago, but con Ii
luded to surprise you at the last minute. #
Iet us see il it will fit you. b,
How was All to say he would prefer to
rear his own clothes, we're they three III
lines as shabby? He knew the proposed sc
nit would fit passably, for he was now as ca
III as his grandfather. How he wished N
9 had not grown SO during the last year n
II did ft, to grsndfather's triumph; and, or
fter succeeding in thanking Mr.. Stuart, as
II stepped into the kitchen to show Sue. q,
1t is not bad. ALI, said his little comfor- N
sr. 1t fits real we'll. and isn't bit worn.
But the idea Of a dress suit, groaned "a
II, aud such a one! IA
don't believe any one will know how 10,
ID fashioned it is way up on the stage
I'D Sue. remember the last time that
randfatber wore it, she added lower. II
as the time be called on Deacon Sprig :.
ins to get that $1,000 note. !.
And lost it coming home. said All. ] !.
ont wear the things. ~,
Well, said grandfather, entering, doesL'. q q
0 look we'll, Sue? Won't yon and ! be ~
roud OF him9 He deserves it, boy tina, y
IS spent oil lis money on bis sister. 1t u u
1t me 10 think that he would have TO sp. -
sar i'll dressed by Judge Seymours son
ID the rest, when his blood is as good ss !,
eirs, and that conld not help it; but i.
lis came into my head, and 1t is oil right -,
real providence. Kserful Of the coat al
ils when you sit, Alfred. God bless you oh
y. sban't be as proud Of your looks rur
OF you heart. after all, he,
How was il that Alfred said no more cor
out wearing bis own suit? But he hard bu,
thought il . providence sey
The next afternoon at four o'clock the Tho
hibition WAS fairly started. aud 1t was
ne for the prize essay Schoolnsster hs
ron hsd affirmed that Ais dress suitF ~ 4