. Small boys in big boots : a story for children of all ages . ^/ r •. / .. MINISTERING HANDS, THAT ARE LAYING UP FOR HER TREASURES ON EARTH AS WELL AS IN HEAVEN. 148 SMALL BOYS IN BIG BOOTS. nell, with white lips: My eyes! aint he prime? The capsdowned a real detective! and begins to laugh faintly; but thelaughter suddenly stops, and he sinks down in a dead faint atthe feet of the lady, who gives a cry of fright, then stoops overhim, and with tender words and ministering hands, that are layingup for her treasures on earth as well as in heaven, revives this poorwaif of the streets to life and
. Small boys in big boots : a story for children of all ages . ^/ r •. / .. MINISTERING HANDS, THAT ARE LAYING UP FOR HER TREASURES ON EARTH AS WELL AS IN HEAVEN. 148 SMALL BOYS IN BIG BOOTS. nell, with white lips: My eyes! aint he prime? The capsdowned a real detective! and begins to laugh faintly; but thelaughter suddenly stops, and he sinks down in a dead faint atthe feet of the lady, who gives a cry of fright, then stoops overhim, and with tender words and ministering hands, that are layingup for her treasures on earth as well as in heaven, revives this poorwaif of the streets to life and gratitude once more. After a little, the boy opens his eyes. Noting this sign of con-sciousness, Effie calls to the captain, who has been assisting herefforts: Cyril, get some water ! That will refresh him ! But Footlights mutters, faintly: No water ! Ive lived onwater all day. Give me victuals ; I aint tasted none since yes-terday. Starving ! cries Mrs. Bushnell, her eyes filled with tears. Cyril, please carry him into the kitchen. And at her words thestalwart captain,
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