Uncle Ben's New-Year's gift and other stories . ry with Peter, uncle. Bless you, child! replied the old man,quickly, betraying considerable emotion ashe spoke; I am not angry with Peter. Oh yes, you are, and I dont muchwonder. He didnt speak right. But you 26 UNCLE BENS NEW-YEARS GIFT. know how he prides himself on being agood farmer. I know—I know. I can excuse him. But you are going off home sooner thanyou would have gone if this hadnt hap-pened. Perhaps I am, child; but no not angry with Peter, and would doas much for him as if this hadnt hap-pened. Hannah caught at these words. A
Uncle Ben's New-Year's gift and other stories . ry with Peter, uncle. Bless you, child! replied the old man,quickly, betraying considerable emotion ashe spoke; I am not angry with Peter. Oh yes, you are, and I dont muchwonder. He didnt speak right. But you 26 UNCLE BENS NEW-YEARS GIFT. know how he prides himself on being agood farmer. I know—I know. I can excuse him. But you are going off home sooner thanyou would have gone if this hadnt hap-pened. Perhaps I am, child; but no not angry with Peter, and would doas much for him as if this hadnt hap-pened. Hannah caught at these words. Ah, said she, Uncle Ben, if you couldhelp him a little! Her voice trembled. If you could help him a little. Heworks very hard, and tries to get its so discouraging to be always undera pressure—to see no light ahead. Hannahs feelings overcame her, and sheleaned her face upon Uncle Bens shoulderand sobbed violently. Dont take on so, child—dont! saidthe old man, in a tender, encouraging for the best. The darkest hour. UNCLE BEN AND HIS NIECE. Pas • 26.
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