Alaska sentinel., 1906-12-27
A Tale of Two Aunties.
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 out of bed. Patiently she laid through fhe long. weary hours, hoping for re- Her, until towards noon her cheerful courage wavered. "'Pears lak every body's forget ole auntie to-day. Pears lak even the good Lord hasn't taken mo- tice Of His chile. If I had bite of suInpin warm. I'd feel better, but I can't make my DO ole knees carry me. an, to tell the truth, they's moughty little to git If was able. Lord, please send ravens or somebody to hep me out O dls trouble. Put 1t Into somebody's mind to hep me tell I'm able to work"
 The path Of sunlight that sifted through the little square window moved farther and farther east Old auntie watched 1t, waiting, shivering, for the help she had prayed for.
 lu the pleasant home half way be- tween the two aunties Mamma Towne was spreading her best tray with an array that would have gladdened your eyes to behold. First an embroidered tray cloth. then a china plate holding half young chicken. broiled. A little covered dish was filled with cream toast, another held two poached eggs with some crisp salted waters beside them. A glass of current Jelly and a cup of custard com pleted the array oh, no, 1t dlon't; for there was a wee pot of fra. grant tea with cut loaf sugar and whipped cream, and a pale pink rose with a long stem and spray of glossy leaves. Tt seems ridiculous to send so much, but don't suppose Weaver will eat a morsel away from her, and she can divide with him, which will do them both good. Such children as they Are. bless their hearts,"
 Rob came at her call, breathless and painting, from a most exciting game of football. "I want you to take this tray to auntle, Rob"
 "Oh, m,mma, must IT' he asked, rue fully.
 "Yes, lear, you must I have DO one else to s.nd, and auntie is not we'll, and needs ths at once. Hurry to get there while the things are hot, and be very careful not to stumble. Go as fast as y0u saiely can" Rob choked back a sudder lump that hurt his throat, as he head the shouts outside. All right I'll hrry," he said, bravely, as he started out.
 Gone on, Rob-" yelled the boys.
 "Tll be back h mlnute," be called Wat fellows, I'll hurry"
 Five minutes after the two big tears had iuddled out of sight In the pillow there came a tap at old aunties door. Gone ln," she said, and looked up ex- pectntly, as Rob stepped carefully In wittthe tray. T knew 1t! knew 1t! Bles the good Lord, who don't fergit his .ngrateful chillen. Thank you kind ly, bney, an 70 ma, too."
 Bb set his burden on a chair and liftd the covers, while old auntie pain- rulE drew herself to a sitting posture.
 Why, it's cold in here." exclaimed the boy. Why, you haven't got any fire"
 tho, 'nough, l isn't, honey. Ole aufle's been too stiir to walk today"
 And haven't you had any breakfast orinythingY'
 No, honey, isn't, but I'se got 1t no. Des bes' breakfus' any ole wom- aIeyer had. l sho' wasn't 'spectin' all dL De good Lord always mo better tous dan we deserves"
 The shouts Of the football players cine faintly to Robs ears. Ills pre- Dus holiday seemed so short, he hes lited. but only for an Instant. He tore own the street and yelled, T can't dne now. Let Tom Hale in on the am," then back to the cabin, where agood fire was soon roaring up the rkety stovepipe, Its grateful warmth aching the pain-racked old auntie ith relieving comfort, as she ate her
 tisfying meal, reverently eyed her ex- iisite flower, and sang in her humble ,art an anthem of thanksgiving.
 Then Rob went home to pour a pitiful le of colo and poverty and illness ito mammals bewildered ears. In the lldst of 1t the telephone bell rang lharply, and mamma answered It. A homent later she turned to Rob. "Is