Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-09-19
LITTLE B.,STON.

Ere tho first rays OF sun penetrated
ms chamDer window. Litte Daston
was out 9f bed. He made a hasty
fore any member of the family had
arisen. AS he was not In the habit
Of staying around the house they did
aunt was the FIRST to observe his alb
se !,SSho,. >, ,,,, ,
lite inquiry OF the woman AS wh aee s eSo
noticed The vacant chair at the table.
He hasn't put in an appearance
this morning. Guess he's gotten his
or" continued the woman so rcasti-
Little Barton left this morning
my dear said Uncle Bob. trying TO
Don't eall me my dear, after
psnniissa waif." snapped Mrs; chey,
she been an interested aunt she
would have asked after tho boy. as
TO where he went. and what he eX-
to Little Baston's chamber The pre-.
yious night. But for the sake OF
peace" he did not mention giving
promise OF more help from his hands.
1t WINS scornful 10 contemplate the
look look Of pleasure pleas that oyerspread the
AoSC VI All ShGy eHtle y Ut the IN .
telligence of the departure of her
nephew.
Meantime. Little saston had not
taken the cars to New York. but TO
was a very sultry day. tho sun shone
brightly, and birds that fitted across
the clear blue sky paused now and
today was not for work. but for rest
and play. Little Baston felt very
much ike resting more thnn once.
6 but Sonssie nee, lifted s It's hands n
bread depended on work. Toward
midday. having walked about two
miles and half, he became thirsty.
to a well-known spring for some
water, uut just then something down
the road a short distance arrested his
attention. Childiike. wishing to In
stead OF to the spring.
AS he approached the car for It
was very handsome automobile
occupants. a gentlemanly looking old
man. and frail but very deica o
INDY; The gentleman seemed to be
the car. the gentleman motioned for
him to come near TO the car.
Little Btston lifted his cap and
came up 10 the side OF the car with
man" asked the gentleman. kindly.
NO. sir" answered little Baston.
Then, would you mind getting the
lady drink Of water from the farm
er across the hill yonder?"
II will be glad to oblige you and
the lady. sir. but there is 4 spring
l so there or TO the well?"
you may go to the spring, to be
sure! / was not aware that there
was spring near here"
Little RaSfnn ail,y
that was handed him. started off
happy to be serving the beautiful lady,
whom he felt as II he loved already.
spring, he filled the little silver cup
and returned quickly. The gentle
man and lady both thanked him
h has1on os and offered him pay, Little
to be of service to them.
Little Baston started on on his way
again. but was called back by the gem
MY little man. won, you tell us
My name is sebaston. sir. but
nave always been called Little LAS
We'll. Little Baston, If you are go
Ing our way, we will be glad to have
yon you, with u.s." said tho gentleman,
Little Das,on considered a few min
utes and then said:
Yes. sir. am going to New York,
IL tMat Ia where you are going
wei, come along, my little man,
AS Little Baston entered the car
the gentleman said:
MY chauffeur has gone down the
road about n quarter OF a mile to get
some oil. I guess he Will be back in
few minutes. AS he said this the
chauffeur approached the car. He
stared at the child, said nothing. but
went to work upon the car.
Having finished oiling II he started
the car. and soon Little Baston and
name OF the gentleman and lady
were speeding toward New York.
On reaching the metropolis they
persuaded Little Baston to spend the
homo on Fifth Avenue.
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