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long curls, aud then, tying over her black
dress the Bnly white apron when sue
possessed, she started for Mrs. camp,
bells. The resemblance between herself
aud Ella Campbell was indeed 50 stflk'
ing that but for the dress the mother
might easily have believed It TO have been
her own child. As it was, she started up
when the little girl appeared, and, draw
Ing her to her side, Involuntary kissed
her; then, causing her to sit down by her
side, she infinitely examined her iea-
lures, questioning her meantime concern
ing her mother and her home in England
OF the latter Ella could only tell her that
they lived In city, and that her mother
had once taken her to large, handsome
house in the country, which she SAID was
her old home
From this Mrs Campbell Inferred that
Elias family must have been superior
10 most Of the English who emigrate 20
this country. and after few more dues-
tlons she decided TO take ber for a time
at least; 50 with another kiss she dismiss
ed her, telling her she woulds come for
her soon Meantime arrangements were
making for Mary and Alice, and on the
same day In which Mrs. Campbell was
TO call for Ella Mr.. Knight one of the
"selectmen," whose business II was To
look after the towns poor, also came TO
the cottage. After learning that ella
was provided for, be turned to Mary,
asking, chow old she was and what she
could do" saying that his wife was in
want Of just such a girl to do chores,
and II she was willing to be separated
from Alice he would give her home with
him.
But Mary only hugged her sister closer
to her bosom as she replied, I'D rather
20 with Alice. promised mother TO
take care OF her"
Every well, said the man. I'm going
to North Chieopee, but shall be back IN
two hours, so you must have your things
all ready"
Don't cry so, Mary" whispered Billy,
when he saw how fast her tears were
falling. "Pll come to see you every week,
and when am older, and have money,
will take you from the poorhouse, and
Alice, too"
Just then Mrs. Campbelrs carriage
drove up. She had been taking her after
noon ride, and now, on her way home,
had stopped for Ella, who in her delight
at going with 80 handsome a woman, for.
got the dreary home which awaited her
sister. While she was getting ready
Mr.. knight returned, and, driving his
od-fashioned yellow wagon up by the
side Of Mrs Campbelrs stylish carriage
he entered the house, saying, Come, gal
you're ready, hope. The old mare don
want to stand, and I'm in desput hur
ry, too. ! ort to be to hum this minute
instead of driving over that stony Part
upog road. | hope you don't mean t
carry that ar thing he continued, point
ing with his whip toward Alice's cradle
which stood near Mary's box Of clothes
The tears came into Mary's eyes, AM
she answered, "Aliee has always slep
In II, and | didn't know but
Here she stopped and, running up t.
Ella, hid her face in her lap and sobbed
81 don't want to go. Oh! ! don't wan
to go; can't stay with your
Billy's yellow handkerchief was sud
denly brought into requisition, and Mrs
Bender, who, with all her imagnar
aches and pains, was a kind-hearte
woman, made vigorous attacks upon be
snuffbox, while Mrs Campbell patte
Mary's head, saying, Poor child, can
take you both, but you shall see your si'
ter often"
Ella was too much pleased with Mr.
Campbell and the thoughts of the I'm
home to which she was going to weeI
but her chin quivered when Mary hel
up the baby for her to kiss, and saiO
perhaps you will never see little ALI
again"
When all was ready Mr.. Knight wall
ed around his wagon, and, after tryin
to adjust the numerous articles 1t col
talned, said: II don't see how in IL
world can carry that cradle my WACO
Is chuck full now. Here is case
shoes for the gals to stitch, and pile
case of -four for Miss Smith, and fort
'leven other traps, 50 | guess you'll hay
TO leave it. Mebby you can find OF
there, and if not, why, she'll soon g
used to going without it,
Before Mary could reply Billy whispe
ed In her ear. "Neyer mind, Mary; yC
know that little cart that | draw mot
ers wood In; the cradle will just fit
-
you, If it doesn't rain"
Mary knew that he meant what
said, and, smiling on him through h
tears, climbed into the rickety WACO
which was minus a step, and, takil
Alice into her arms, she was soon movil
away. In striking contrast to this Ell
about five minutes afterward, was cal
fully lifted into Mrs. Campbell's han
some carriage, and reclining upon SC
cushions was driven rapidly toward h
new home.
Will their paths in life always contin
thus different? Who can tellf
CHAPTER V,
How long and tiresome that ri6e Wi
with no one for u companion except \
Knight, who, though kind-hearted ms
knew nothing about making hms
agreeable to little girls, so he remain
perfectly taeiturn. Alice soon fell aisle,
and though the little arms which h,
her ached sadly, there was no complai
Only Mary's tears gushed forth, a
falling upon the baby's face awoke h
Her nap was not half out, and setting
loud cry she continued screaming
poorhouse.
For the lands sake" said Mr.. KING
as he helped Mary from the wag
what a racket can't you contrive
stop it? you'll have Sal Furbush in Y,
hair, for she don't like noise"
Mary glanced nervously round in gu
Of the goblin Sal, but she saw moth
save an idiotic face with bushy, tang
hair and nose fattened against the W
dow pane. In terror Mary chung to
Knight, and whispered. as she poin
toward the figure, which was now lau
ing hideously: "What is it? Are tn
many such hereg'
Don't be afeerd," said Mr.. Knig
"that's nobody but foolish Patsy;
never hurt anybody in her life. Co
now, let me show you to the oversee
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