The Greenville times., 1904-12-10

we would have been invited. We don't
know anybody here yet except BOARD
ing house folks. I've wanted so to get
acquainted with your kitty, but didn't
dare come over"
"Ycu dear little soul" said MISS
Nab, warmly; you shan't have any
more lonesome days, If can help u
Miss Nab watched anXiously ire
meeting at the corner The child dlo
not nestle her head on her father
shoulder, as was her custom; sne was
talking to him eagerly and polnuns
across the street to the little prlck
house set in the midst of wide gar
den. She did not wave her answer.
Miss Mab's heart began to beat tumu'-
tuously, when she saw the tall mau
come striding across the street through
the snow She threw the door open
before he knocked. He bowed courte'
ously.
"My little girl has told me OF your
goodness" he said. at is kind OF you
very, very kind do not know how to
thank you We shall be very happy
to come I do not mind the loneliness
much for myself, but for Cynthia. left
alone all day in our bare little room,
the thought Of 1t stays with me con-
stantly while work" Cynthia hung
delightedly over her fathers shoulder
whispering in blissful friendliness To
seek mis- auvice until she was alone.
At last everybody was gone but her
self. The young clergyman came for
ward genially.
"T wanted to speak to you Just
minute Mr. Pierce. | live alone, yol
know. an want to give some other
folks who are kind of lonesome bit
Of Christmas comfort an fellowship
an a good dinner"
II know nothing more beflttine tho
spirit of Christmas" said the clergy
man, cordially; 1T is following the
very teachings of our Master"
"Id like to tell you, though, who It
is," said Miss NAB, eagerly; "it's lit
tie girl who lives across the street In
a great noisy. desolate boarding
house She'd have to bring her father
for he's all she has. They seem to be
terrible devoted to each other. 1 reck-
on he's a widower-though dom;
know. I've never spoken a word to
either of 'em. thought you'd tell ma
whether 'twould be proper or not?n
"There can be no question Of tho
propriety, Miss Nab" he said earnest,
ly. I'm your kindness of heart yon
could make no mistake"
Miss Nab took his proffered hand
warmly. THANK you" she said;
'thank you so much!"
Next day she watched for the little
girl. who did not appear till about half
hop nimbly up and down the fight of
stone steps, Miss Nab threw shawl
over her head and crossed the snowy
street She had a gracious way with
children which readily reached their
hearts The shyness Of the child dis
appeared while Miss Nab delivered a
nervous invitation. You'll remem-
ber," she said gently, what want
you to do Jest whisper to your
father when he picks you up at tho
street corner that a lonely old woman
who lives across the street wishes
pit Of Christmas fellowship, an If you
and he haven't anything else planned
she invites you to come and dine with
her tomorrow. I'll watch for you 10
come back, an If you wave your hand
I'll know you'll come. You can re-
member"
'T'll remember" answered the little
girl. She spoke gravely, but there was
an eager light in her eyes, I'm sure
wen come. Papa and me was talk.
ing about Christmas last night, and
wishing we we're back in the country
because there were homes there where