The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1893-11-02
CHILDRBN'S CORNER.
THE LITTLE HOUSE IN TIE
GARDEN.
CONTINUED FROM LAST is u
III. BOYS.


he altar. Law the little knight, fast
asleep. Rain mad soaked his clothes,
the chilly night air bad made his
lips and hands purple with cold, and
he trials of those long hours had
left the round cheeks somewhat pale.
But he still guarded his arms, and
at the first sound was awake and
ready to defend them, though some
what shaky with sleep and stiffness
The penitent boys poured forth
apologies, in which fire, remorse, and
breakfast were oddly mixed. Bobby
forgaye them like gentleman, OF ly
saying, with laugh and a shiver,
"Guess Ia better 60 home, for ma II
be worried about Inc. Ii Id known
being out all night and getting wet
was part of the business, I'd "a left
word and brought "a blanket. Am
a Round Table nom: Shall have IA
sword, and train with the rest? l
didn't holler once, and | wasn't
much scared, for all the bells, and
the dark, and the rain"
"You've won your spurs, and we'll
knight you just as soon as we get
time. You're a brave fellow, and
Pm proud to have you one of my
men. Please don't say much about
this; we'll make it all right, and
we're awfully sorry" answered Har-
ry, while Ned put his own Packet
over Bobby's shoulders, and Billy
beamed at him. feeling that his
friends exploit outdid any Of his
own.
Bobby marched away as proudly
as if he already saw the banners
waving over him, and felt the acco.
lade that made him true knight
But that happy moment was delayed
for some time, because the cold which
he had caught in that shower threat
ened fit of sickness; and the boys
play looked as if it might end in SAT
earnest.
Harry and his brothers confessed
all to mamma, listened with humili
ty to her lecture on true knighthood
and did penance by serving Bobb.
like real brothers-in arms, while h
was i'll. AS soon as the hardy boy wa
all right again, they took solemn
counsel together how they shoul(
reward him, and atone for their care
lessness. Many plans were discussed
but none seemed Iine enough for thi
occasion till Billy had bright idea
LETS buy Bob some hens. II
wants some dreadfully, and we ough
to do something grand after treating
him so badly, and nearly killing
him."
"Who's got any money? l haven't
but it is a good idea," Responded
Ned, vainly cropping in all his peck
cts for dime to head the subscrip
ton with.
"Mamma would lend us some, an
We could work to pay for it," bega
Billy.
mo, l have better plan," inter
rupted Harry, with authority. "W
ought to make a sacrifice and SUITE
for our sins. We will have an aut
ton and sell our arms. The boy
want them and will pay we'll. M
lords and gentlemen, what say ye:?"
ave will" responded the loys
subjects of King Henry.
winter is coming, and we can
use them,' said Billy innocently.
"And by next spring we shall b
too old for such games" added Me-
"''Tis well! Ho! call hither M
men. Bring out the suits Of mai
sound the trumpets, and set on!
| thundered Harry, striking an att
) tude, and issuing his commands wit
; royal brevity.
: A funny scene ensued; for Will
Billy ran to collect the boys, Ne
dismantled the armory, and Hal di
posed of the weapons in the most e.
fective manner, on trees, fences, an
, grass, where the bidders could exam
: inc and choose at their ease.
= Harry was auctioneer, and rattle
Z on the most amazing medley of mol
: sense in praise of the articles, whi1
= he rapidly knocked down to tt
J. highest bidder. The competition W,
quite lively; for the boys laughed
much they hardly knew what the
were doing, and made the rashe
offers; but they all knew what IL
: money was to be used for, so the
! paid their bills handsomely, an
! marched off with ross-bows, old gun
e rusty swords, and tin armor, qui
r contented with their bargains.
Seven dollars were realized by tt
sale, and fine rooster and sever;
hens solemnly presented to Bobb