Uncle Ben's New-Year's gift and other stories . wordsabout Edward, said Jane, the moment sheand Lizzy left the widows house. He isgenerous and noble-hearted. I would rather 126 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. he had done this, than that he should havemade me a present of the most costly re-membrancer he could find, for it stamps hischaracter. Lizzy, you may well be proudof him. Lizzy did not trust herself to reply, forshe could think of no words adequate tothe expression of her feelings. When Janetold her father about the widow—Lizzy wasmodestly silent on the subject—Mr. Greensaid— That was nobly done! Th
Uncle Ben's New-Year's gift and other stories . wordsabout Edward, said Jane, the moment sheand Lizzy left the widows house. He isgenerous and noble-hearted. I would rather 126 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. he had done this, than that he should havemade me a present of the most costly re-membrancer he could find, for it stamps hischaracter. Lizzy, you may well be proudof him. Lizzy did not trust herself to reply, forshe could think of no words adequate tothe expression of her feelings. When Janetold her father about the widow—Lizzy wasmodestly silent on the subject—Mr. Greensaid— That was nobly done! There is thering of the genuine coin! I am proud ofhim! Tears came into Lizzys eyes as she heardher father speak so warmly and approving-ly of her lover. Next year, added Mr. Green, wemust take a lesson of Edward, and improveour system of holiday-presents. How manyhundreds and thousands of dollars are wast-ed in useless souvenirs and petty trifles, thatmight do a lasting good if the stream of kindfeelings were turned into a better ••HAVE A DRINK OF COOL WATER, PAPA? ( T ) I air* I .* PUBLIC LIBRAJRY ITUR L THE CUP OF COLD WATER. TTENRY GEEEN was a reformed had been a most abandoned drunk-ard; and, in the years of his sad fallingaway from sobriety, had shamefully wrong-ed and abused his family. But, in a lucidmoment, he perceived with painful distinct-ness, the precipice upon the very brink ofwhich he was standing, and started backtherefrom. For his suffering wife and children, thewaste places became green again, and thedesert blossomed as the rose. After a long,long night of weeping, the sun came forth,and his smile brought light and gladness totheir spirits. The husband and father was 129 130 • THE CUP OF COLD WATER. a man once more with the heart of a turned no longer away from them indebasing self-indulgence, but toward themin thoughtful affection. How quickly is perceived a change forthe better in every thing appertaining tothe inebriates f
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