The Robesonian. [volume] (Lumberton, N.C.) 1870-current, 1897-09-22

Il think we must punish him
by not letting him come to the
school-treat,' he said.
The punishment seemed very
severe, for the school-treat was
the great day of the year in the
village. Parents and children
made holiday together in the vic
arage fields, and had tea under
the trees, and nothing else was
talked Of for some weeks before
or after.
Suppose you hold it out as a
threat if he is naughty again be-
tween now and then,' said Mrs.
Lewis. ''It seems very hard that
he should not come, poor little
fellow; he has never seen such a
thing before, and perhaps he will
never have the chance again.
SIT is dreadful to think of his
going back to his old surround
ings," said Kate. "Can nothing
be done for him?"
"Some friends in London are
trying to get him into q Home -
said Mr.. Lewis; "but it seems
doubtful whether they will sue
seed. Perhaps, on the whole, ]
may as we'll do as nay wife sug-
gests.''
The day Of the treat arrived,
and 10 had his rosette given him
and marched to church triumph
antly with the rest Of the children
It was not very good for the bov,
perhaps, that he should excite Sc
much notice, and yet it was diff
cult to help it. There was some
thing oddly fascinating in his
bright eyes and the quick viyacitv
of his manner; the ladies and
gentlemen who We're invited to the
treat seemed to find great amuse-
ment in drawing him out, and 10
was nothing 10th to entertain
them. The children were supposed
to have their games In the meadow
but when Mr.. Lewis came back
towards the house to see about
tea, he found 10 on the lawr
turning coach-wheels before a cir
Gle of spectators, and keeping
them in roar Of laughter w1ti]
his quaint and clever remarks.
II think you had better go bacl
to the field," said the vicar, com
ing up to him; "these gentlemen
and ladies are going indoors Will
me-
10 did not look best pleased a
the interruption, but he turnet
off without saying anything.
II was obliged to send hin
away said the Vicar, apologeti
cally; che is fascinating littl
monkey, but it does not do to Civ
him license that we should refus
to our own village Children
George Benson had been watch
ing the whole scene, meanwhile
His indignation knew no bound
when he saw 10 engaging the at
tention of so many people, and h
was proportionally pleased whe1
he saw him turned away in dis
grace. He followed him at a lii
tie distance, hoping to catch hi1
in some fresh piece of mischie1
while 10 sauntered along with h
hands in his pockets, duite unco1
scious of the eyes upon him.
"What was that you was doin
} up there?" asked a man in tt
first group he came to, who ha
been looking on curiosly from tt
distance.
5 Cant do it under penny an.
, how" said 10 promptly; and Il
man, who was a good-natured fe
low, threw one over to him.
Kate Hilton noticed present
that the people seemed to be g
, attracted towards one spC
and making her way thither, s.
found 10 in the midst of a gyr
nastic entertainment, which W
received with loud applause
tie o2iockers.
''That are you doing?" s
. asked, drawing him away for
moment.
= "Sech funl' said 10, under
breath; II turn wheels for
: penny in London, but bless yo
= mum, yo're all SO stupid do'
ere, can get { penny for 'em {
sy."
He darted away as he spoil
his face sparkling with excl
ment, and Kate was unable to he
= laughing; but George Rcnso
who had heard his speech, OF
: waited till her back was turned
rush into tlla circle and seize
! by the arm.
"You leave off at oncer'