Daily Republican., 1889-02-22
mrs GRATITUDE

ms GRATITUDE
As Mrs. Wilson WIS returning home
from milking one night she was accosted
BY poor boy In rags who begged for a
glass of milk. he was such pitlful
looking object aud yet had such an hon
est lace that she persuaded him TO tell
her hls story.
he confessed that he had Just broken
ont OF jail, where he had been imprIsop.
ed Tor no crime OF his own, but for tic
reason That he had been found In com
pany with some thieves when they were
unprecedented.
This story might have gained little
cTtaenee with some people. but Mrs
con was warm-hearted and believed him.
She not only threw his pursuers OF The
scent when they arrived, but gave the
lad q new suit OF clothes and q bundle OF
necessary articles. Even the pocket
Bible she had given TO her ton Johnnie
was included in the bundle. Then with
many words OF advice to the motherless
boy she sent him on bis way with graft
tude.
Jobp," said Mr.. Davenant to one of
his clerks whom be had summoned TO
his private Office, you've been working
hard all winter and need vacation"
II was not the habit Of the senior mem
Der OF the wealthy firm OF DAyeuant.
HaViian & Go. 10 cay much to his en-.
pleyes aside from necessary Instructions.
and there " ~ some surprise in the young
mans look and tone as he said:
VI hardly think can afford one"
"Oh, mean that It shall be In the way
OF business, 50 J ur salary will go on ali
tue came, I've bought place in Milford,
CoDnssticut, and want you 10 zee about
s0ine repairs that are needed. Are you
acquainted In that part OF the country"
ought to b." cried the young m IN
with sparkling eyes. why, was born
In Milford, living there until was four
Teen, and know every nook and crook in
it. In what part Of the town did you
buzz"
''In the southern part, on the river.
It Is called the Old Roberts place, be-
liIve."
"lt's the old homestead, where | spent
the happiest part Of my life. Mothers
maiden name was Roberts, the property
came through her."
The speakers voice trembled with sup
pressed emotion, but II Mr.. Dayenant
noticed 1t he did not seem 10 do so.
1t is beautiful place. | don't see
how you could make up your mind to
part with it,"
at was not matter of choice, sir.
1t was mortgaged al the time of faiher's
death. For some time mother kept up
the interest, but at last a series OF mis-
fortunes 10 tho way OF sickness and bad
crops, Obliged her TO let It GO"
Where is sho living now"
"She Is living In little cottage that
hired for her In town adjoislnR Milford
go shall have an opportunity of seeing
her II 60"
al want to got a trusty, competent
woman 10 take charge of the place, as
don't expect TO be there myself more
lhan two or three weeks in tie summer.
sop'
Johns face flushed with surprise aud
pleasure,
"dhe would Ike nothing so we'll, sir;
nor could you get any one that would
suit you better"
VERY well; then 1t Is settled that you
start tomorrow mornrg. Here is come
money, and you arc to draw on me II you
need more. want you TO buy good
horse and q COW and some other things
that you will dnd ON this list. 1t is my
intention 10 start a branch Office in sill.
ford for the sale OF our manufacture aud
put you IN charge OF IL. But wifi at
tend to that mysclf when l come en- in
june"
Mr. Devenant was az good as his word,
reaching Milford about the middle OF
that month, John going 10 the station to
meet him. Tho young tnan was to ami
mated aud excited TO notice his eompAn-
fnnfa OraNgp and t,v.,p.aguni..Il al
81 don't believe there was ever a hap
pier woman than mother, now she has
got back to her Old home" he sad, as
they came in view of the house.
strangely conflicting feelings flled Mr..
Dayenants heart rs he A., httd at the
gate. Here he stood n homele S, outcaai
boy fifteen years before. The Sames sunset
hues burned brightly In the western sky;
on every slle were the same bloom and
yendue. Aud there WAS the sane gentle
meek-trowed womAn-somewhat older,
but with the same pleasant smile upon
her iaee-com,ub down The path 70 meet
them.
1t Is your house, not mine, 10 which
yoa bid we welcome, satd Mr.. paveuant,
in IeplS 10 her ErE0ting, as you will zee
by examining this paper.
Thr papsr that Mrs. " ilson took into
tANAAkAAlA manu- W ~ y NANi u w AAl
place, made Uu. tn hvr ewa nsne.
II don't understand q, she ialtered.
lifting her ewes 10 these thai were looking
a. her through grateful tears
Perhaps ia's win mskc you under
stand It more clearly said Mr.. pAyeuAut
placing in her hand pocket Bible. OF She
fly Leaf of which was written; TO John
Wilson. From HE ailectiunate mother.
Remember thy Creator in the days OF
thy YOUTH"
Beneath it, In holder and more recent
characters, were the following: "Cast
thy bread upon the waters aud thou shalt
ind 1t after many d@ys.-Ex.
With gToans and sighs, and dizz'ed eyes,
He seeks the couch aud down he lies;
Nausea and fantmess in him rise,
Brow-rAesibg pains assail him.
Sick hesdachel But ere long comes ease
His stomach settles into peace,
Within his head the throhbings cease
Pierce's Pellets never fail hlm
Nor will they fail any one in such
dire predicament. To the dyspepic,
the bilious, aud the constipated. they are
like "a friend in need and friend in
deed"
The Old story.