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Short StoriesThe Philosophy Of Relative ExistencesIn a certain summer, not long gone, my friend Bentley and I... Edward And Ellen. Edward Ford owned a snug little cottage with a small farm s... The Grey Old Cottage. In the valley between "Longbrigg" and "Highclose," in the f... The Child And Flower. The Atheist in his garden stood, At twilight's pen... Young Usher. You have read of that remarkable man, Mr. Usher, who was Ar... Old Pipes And The Dryad A mountain brook ran through a little village. Over the bro... Revelation Of God's Holy Word. Ye favored lands, rejoice Where God reveals his word... Lizzy And Her Dog. I wish to relate to you a very affecting story about a good... Or The Unexpected Meeting. I must tell you who were Lettice and Myra. They were the da... Story About A Robber. I will tell you a true story about a robber. A gentleman wa... A Piece Of Red Calico I was going into town one morning from my suburban residenc... Flying The Kite. Flying the kite is a pleasant amusement for boys, and when ... Lettice And Myra. ... Gather The Flowers. Two little girls went into the fields to gather flowers. Bu... Benny's First Drawing. You have perhaps heard of Benjamin West, the celebrated art... Agnes And The Mouse. One brilliant Christmas day, two little girls were walking ... The Bit Of Garden. Young children like to have a small piece of land for a gar... Anecdotes. TRUE BENIFICENCE.--Mark Antony, when very much depressed, a... The Motherless Birds. There were two men who were neighbors to each other, living... Look Up. A little boy went to sea with his father to learn to be a s... |
THE FIRST DOLLAR.I will tell you an affecting story about a young lad by the name of Emerson Terry, who lived in Hartford, Ct. He was very kind to the poor, and could never see the sufferings of his fellow beings without making an effort for their relief. Here is one instance of his kindness and liberality: While he resided in Bristol, his father, Dr. Terry, took little Emerson with him to ride into Hartford that he might see the city. Emerson had one dollar, and it was the first dollar he ever earned. He took the dollar with him, thinking to buy something with it in the city. While they were riding along on the way, they overtook a poor fugitive slave seeking his freedom in the North. Mr. Terry kindly took the wayfaring man into his carriage when the poor man related to him his sufferings and poverty, and also his trust in God. Young Emerson's heart was touched, when, of his own accord, he drew out his _first_ and _only_ dollar and gave it to the poor fugitive. When he returned home he told his mother what he had done, with a satisfaction that indicated his pleasure in being able to relieve a suffering stranger. How noble was this act. He felt willing to forego the pleasure of spending his dollar for himself, for any pleasing toys that he might help a poor wanderer on the earth. When he was fifteen years of age, he was drowned in the Connecticut river. He was beloved and respected by a large circle of acquaintance. He was noted for his kind disposition, tender feelings, and lovely spirit. He sleeps in peace, and we all hope to meet him in heaven. Next: THE SHEPHERD AND HIS BIBLE. Previous: THE PLUM BOYS.
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