The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-11-13
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Robby perfectly, so, of course, they
would fit Bobby Jenner
AT the end of the week the commit
tee agreed that they had never had
so good time in their lives before
The governor came home with an
important air one night, and, calling
| the children around him, told them the
good news that Bobby's father was
going home for Thanksgiving.
Going home; where has he been ?"
were the eager questions, and the gov
ernor answered sadly: "Jenner made
mistake one time, and they sent him
away from home for long time, to
make him sorry for it,
"Oh, papa, has he been in PRISON."
asked Winifred, in an awed tone.
The governor nodded; then he told
| them how very sorry Jenner had been
for the wrong he had done, and they
were letting him out before his SEN
tence was out, on account of his good
behavior. He had been to see Jenner
and had shown Bobby's letter to him.
and Jenner had cried like baby
over it.
When the children showed the gov
ernor the huge bundle they had ready
to send, he said it would never 90
! through the mail. Their faces cloud
! ed, for they had talked so much of
Bobby's surprise, when he asked for
his mail, and the girl at the window
gave him the bundle.
All at once quick-witted Winifred
! thought of a plan to overcome the diff
Guilty.
Owe will have Bobby's father come
here for the bundle when he starts
home; he can go to the post office and
wait for Bobby and carry the bundle
home. and won't Bobby's mamma be
surprised?"
This plan met the approval of the
committee and it was settled.
In the meantime Bobby trudged to
the Office every day, morning and even
ing, and asked: "Ain't they anything
for Jenners yet?" His tone grew dis
couraged, and the girl at the window
found it hard work to comfort him.
She felt bitter resentment toward
the governor. who had paid no heed to
the little fellows appeal.
Thanksgiving morning came; Jen-
ner called early at the governors
home, feeling awkward and i'll at ease
in his new suit and his freedom.
The children had fastened basket
to the huge bundle; in it was a tur-
key, plump and yellow, packed in with
| oranges, nuts and candies
The committee shook hands with
Jenner, wishing him a glad Thanks
giving; they sent messages to Bobby,
and sent Jenner out into the world
with a brave heart.
Jenner took the early train for
home, and when he reached the town
he went straight to the post office.
Going to the general delivery window,
he asked the girl if she was the person
who had forwarded a letter to the
governor. She answered Yes" in a
surprised tone; then he showed her
the bundle and told her that he was
Bobby's father.
The girl was delighted with the good
news, and asked Jenner to wait inside
the office.
Bobby was later than usual; he came
with tagging step and a sad little
face. Jenner caught his breath hard
as he saw his baby, grown so large.
Bobby did not ask the usual question,
but looking up into the girls kind
face said; 81 guess it amt no use
to ask; it's too late now, and l guess
they amt ever going to be anything
for the Jenners."
The girl came out of the office, fol-
lowed by Jenner with the bundle. She
showed Bobby the address in big let
tiers and said: "You see, the governor
sent you such big Thanksgiving, he
had to send a man to carry it home for
you Will you show him the way?"
She laughed through her tears at the
boys glad surprise.
Bobby reached up and took the big
mans hand confidingly; not knowing
who it was. he led the way home, and
there was glad Thanks giving for 'The
Jenners." -Ladies' World New York.