Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1915-12-25

but we didn't know" she added with /
sigh, how dear turkeys are"
We'll, never mind" said Mrs. Gaunt |
cheerily. IF you can't AFFORD turkey |
perhaps you can afford something else. |
But, remember, you must not come
until the girls are at school. for the |
dolls are to be as much of surprise
to them as the Christmas dinner is to
your mother"
20, yes, 1 shall remember. Come,
Freddie we must hasten home now, 1t
is quite dark"
Jessie went home that night with
bright smile on her face and light
heart within her breast.
The next Monday she presented her
self at the side door of Mrs. Gaunt's
home and climbed the stairs that led
to Mrs. Gaunt's sitting room. The
twins were at school, but there were
the dolls; such lovely ones, Jessie
1 thought, such elegant kid bodies and
| such timber joints that they could
| double up, and sit down, and plenty Of
/ material. and even white fur for. tip
pets and NUTS, and, rprettiest OF all,
| the, velvet for hats.
Wont it be just splendid to make
| clothes with this material?" said Jes-
| sic with sparkling eyes.
| do you expect to see those dolls
| again." said Mrs Brown, a neighbor.
| who had come in for a friendly chat.
81 wouldn't trust strange child like
that. And did you notice how dread
fully patched her dress was? They
must be very poor
20, they are" said Mrs. Gaunt, there
| is no doubt about that! But they have
| been dealing in the shop quite a while
and l must say the mother-Mrs. Jane
WAYS honest to the penny and works
hard to support her family. This child
helps her mother, and all her doll
dressing must be done when the other
tasks are finished
| Jessie did her very best with the
dolls. Late and early she was busy.
being careful to do so out of her
mothers sight; and as Mrs. JaneYay
had a few days sewing out it made it
very convenient for Jessie.
Il wonder how much she will pay
you?" said Freddie when the costumes
were nearly finished.
Il don't know" said Jessie. It's an
SHtra nice job. I shouldn't wonder il
she paid thirtyfive cents each"
But that won't buy a turkey" said
Freddie.
| NO, but we have thirty cents laid
) up besides" said Jessie and a dollar
will buy a nice large fowl
Il wanted turkey" said Freddie
disconsolately.
We can make believe it is a tur-
key" said Jessie.
} Freddie laughed. You are a great
thing" said he.
Well. amt that the best way ant
easiest way?" said Jessie.
1t was the day before Christina
when Jessie took the dolls home. Mrs
E GGunt examined them carefully.
They are very, very nice" saiC
: she, and the clothes are beautifully
t made. shall recommend you to al
:, the mothers of my acquaintance whC
want dollies dressed"
E Thank you, Mrs. Gaunt," with he
eyes sparkling and her heart beating
s fast.
And now" said Mrs Gaunt, which
. way would you rather be paid? II
j money or in a small turkey, which yol
seem to want so much?"
20! Mrs. Gaunt. the turkey!" saiC
Jessie. jumping from her seat. "onl!
T it isn't worth"
j 20. yes, 1t is" said Mrs. Gaunt, It,
q me, at least. Well then, we will max,
it the turkey. and / am glad to sur
n prise that good, Woodworking mothe
y Of yours
= How kind you are, and we will b.
u | so thankful"
s Here is the turkey" said Mrs
r Gaunt, producing a covered baske
from the pantry. You can bring tn
t, basket back another time"
d 20, how thankful we are to you, Mrs
8 Gsunt, and how happy We will be-" a
1 she caught up the basket and it wa
n heavy, too.
). Freddie was waiting outside an
It they tugged away, stopping frequently
o to rest and change hands
!" Mrs. Janeway was seated before tn
e fire; tired from her daily work: rock
Is ing Ter youngest child to sleep. Sh
It looked around when the children cam
= In.
a BLESS mel" she said. where hav
II you two been?"
"Guess?' they both sang out "Ope
y 1t. mother, dear. and seei"
le With a puzzled face, Mrs. Janewa
& obeyed. First she took out the plum
little turkey, then a bow. Of cranberr
e jelly, potatoes, a can of tomatoes, the
apples, and. closed in a paper box,
n delicious pumpkin pie.
Jessie's eyes were larger than eve
t. 20, dear! How good Mrs. Gaunt &
= don't know why 1 should cry when
feel so happy"
!" by hooSie!" yelled Freddie, won
so we have a dandy Christmas dinner!'
lie In all the length and breadth of tn
lie great city, there was no happiG
is hearthstone that night than when litt
m Jessie Janeway had achieved her SUI
II prise.
lie BILLIE.