The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1905-06-29

children are too small to earn money.
and It ,akes all of Mrs. Rossman's time
to attend TO her children and her in
valid husband. | really see nothing
for them but to go to the poor house,
next winter"
Johnny finished dressing without
whisting. as was his custom.
II don't believe mother ever once
thought Of my money" he said to
himself "Of course. she didn't mean
me know she didn't" Then he
tried 20 whistle again. and when he
ran downstairs he made all the nois,
be could. in order to drown his
thoughts
Il wisht could get mad" he
thought. rs he fiied the wood-box
Then after awhile he looked thought
fully toward the Rossmans' home.
They're Only renters. too. Nay money'd
jest about buy that chair But I
won't do ~ Just WON'T saved
that money. nickel by nickel. and dime
by dime. I'm bound TO get that gun
fore the Fourth. Won't We have
time. thought"
All during the day Johnny was very
quiet. but when drill time" came, he
went with the boys. as usual
Fall I'M" he cried. and when each
boy was in his place. he stepped before
them and said:
Boys. when shall We so and get
it?"
The gum" several asked. in
chorus
mo. I'm not talking about guns.
mean a roller-chair for Mr.. Rossman.
You see. the doctor don't give him
much hope Of getting well. unless he
can get out into the air and sunshine.
and well. I'm going to get chair"
There was much demurring. The
boys were greatly disappointed, for
their hearts were set upon seeing their
captain" the proud possessor of a
real gun
you may as well shut up. boys" he
said. obstinately. for he's going TO
have that chair. In. going to get II,
now Fall ini"
Each boy slipped into line. What
happy crowd It was that gathered at
the Rossman home to spend the Fourth
OF July Mrs. Haulston's sweet face
had taken on a tender look OF pride
when JJhnny told her be had bought
the chair and wanted her TO help him
present H.
"Tll go gladly" she replied. "and I
think well ask the neighbors to spent
the Fourth Of July with the invalid.
Nothing would please him better"
The neighbors came. with well-nlled
baskets. and the house was full TO
overlooking. A long table was spread
beneath the elms. and at last Charley
Haulston. who. with Company A."
had been to the village a half-mile dis
tant, arrived with the chair. Mr.. Roll
Inns made the presentation speech. He
had been instructed to say: The
chair is presented by Company A."
when in reality II was the gift OF the
captain" OF that company.
Mr.. Rossman was greatly moved. He
made a neat response-though IN q
very feeble voice-to Company A"
and his kind neighbors. for their
thoughtful remembrance of himself
and family. Then he was placed In
his roller-chair. and wheeled TO the
table. After dinner. Company A"
was requested TO drill. which II did
very creditably The crowd sang
my Country It's of Thee" "The Star
Spangled Banner" and God Be with
You Till We Meet Again"
IL tell you what. boys. it's been the
happiest Fourth ever spent" said
Capt Johnny Haulston. at the close Of
the day.
That night. when he went up to his
little room. tired but happy. he was
made happier still by finding a shining.
brand new gun lying across his bed.
WITH a note attached. bearing this In
scription:
ITO. Capt. Johnny Haulston. from
Brother Charley.
God wants dee Is Something to
prove our love for Him. and for each
other"
Capt Johnny read the note. then
he slipped quietly upon his knees and
said: ,"Oh. Lord. thank you for put
ting 1t into Charley's head TO give me
this gun. Amen" = Minneapolis
Housekeeper.
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