Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1891-01-20


my misfortune; it only increases my
humiliation, and she wrung her hands,
while the tears trickled down her
! cheeks.
"Sister Helen," said little Amos, who
sat in low chair near her, looking in
her sad face, "why do you cry P"
Never mind me, little brother
aever mind me. will tell you pleas
ant story when get my work done"
There was no one in the kitchen save
herself and her little brother.
II dreamed last night a purity dream,
sister, oh, so purity" said Amos.
/ What was it, little brotherP"
II dreamed saw thousand angels
flynn through the air."
THAT was delightful dream, little
brother"
| "Oh, it was so NICE" cried the little
fellow, clapping his hands at the glo-
rious remembrances the dream revived.
81 hope we will see the angels when
we die"
"And there was such nice music, oh,
sister! never heard the like. Great
big harps and organs seemed to be
playin' all over the sky. Is Heaven
that niceP'
"Yes, brother, and much nicer than
., you could imagine"
"An', oh, sister, my back was
straight, an could walk an run like
other boys; an could fly, cause 1
seemed to have wings"
"You was an angel, little brother"
said Helen, working to crowd down the
sad emotions which arose in her heart.
81 want to be an angel, agin, sister,"
said the little cripple. "Oh, get so
tired sitting here all day, an 1 can't
walk round much, only wiz my
crutches, an if 1 was an angel an
could fly it would be so NICE"
You will be an angel some day, lit
tie brother, because you are good"
But it's so long to wait, an l jist
git tired sittin' here an waitin' an
waitin'," said the child, whose poor
little crippled body prevented his
enjoying much of childhood's happi-
ness.
You must learn to be patient,
brother" said his sister, her face red
with the exercise of handling pots and
kettles.
~ am, sister Helen; can be patient,
COS you are with me, but oh, if should
be left without you if God should take
you home in Heaven as He did mamma
and papa, then what would become of
me P''
Helen did not risk an answer for a
few moments; then told him that he
must not talk so God took care of His
little children.
but you take care of me-" said
Amos.
ut is God, little brother, that gives
me the strength and desire to work for
you. 1t is God that sent us to these
good people, where am able to make
living for both of u.s."
But where is Mr.. Warren, who
used to play with me, and talk to you,
sister?" asked the boy.
y "He has gone to Chicago"
''Whcre is that?"
, "A great way Off
'Will he ever come back?"
80 yes, hope he will" Helen spoke
:, unconsciously the true desire of her
heart
r Since the departure of Warren her
=, burden seemed doubly great. and the
scowl upon the face of Mr.. Stuart
grew darker every day. She came to
fear him. and little Amos, who used to
prattle fearlessly to the farmer, was
now awed into silence by his dark pres
ence. Helen had just finished sweep
ing the house and was congratulating
= herself on a few moments rest this
Al. Il
: and Mrs. Stuart entered the kitchen
She had some money in her hand, and
there was look of unusual gravity or
her face.
Here, Helen, is three dollars" said
. she, placing the money in the girl:
, hand. There is not quite that much
coming to you, but take it, you will
= uGed it."
- Helen turned her face, white now
but beautiful still, to Mrs. Stuart, anG
y asked by an appealing glance:
= "What do You mean
a Mrs. Stuart evidently understood he
unasked question, and said:
/. 1--WE do not want hired girl an,
n longer, Helen"
;. "Then you do not want my service
d further?" Helen gasped, in dismay.
y "No, you had better hunt you anOthe
e place. 1 think you'd better go to New
r ton and take the train for St. Louis"
o "But you have given me more none.
1T than was coming to me. You only ow
5, me two dollars and fifty cents"
Q 81 know it, Helen; but it will he'll
IL you along some to get another place
le 1t will pay your fare on the train"
st "Helen took half-dollar piece an
l. placed it on the table by the side c
le Mrs. Stuart, saying:
H. "Mrs. Stuart, l. can only take wha
4 justly belongs to me; want no more
l. and, with Gods help, my little brothe
x and will succeed some way in drivin
ut the wolf from the door,"