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Show IWKOWAN IWKOWAN. I'TAII TIMKS. kre IIv I C'lmrlcN ASK AtF ANOTHER aro how they were pour clrrk and let him happy to apil of hu unreasonable attilud who didn't belltv In Zhjistmis, was wsrned by bit dead part-M- f we night that hi aelhshnraa was tail-- g rtaina to bind him. Th Aral (pull th opportunities h had Showed hereof Th riH ltd fur happiness In hi pul Ilf woad pirit took him to th homo of bu kfieerly old Scrooge. an walrhrd hu orphaw and aaw that vca thy disagreeable luat auul Th third spirit showed Scrooge how th loan people would react to hia doath; aim a nip!or and nice at play ror.ildrd him a H about hi drecaa. and two dchlora )ukd creditor. r (lad tonowlua a a merciless miserable man Serous was population " (No ronunoa with th story) I.VtTAIXMKST riVB ' . Yes. Soften it they would, their heart were lighter. The childrens taees, hushed and clustered round o bear what they so little understood, were brighter; and it was a happier house for this mans death! Let me see some tenderness connected with a death, said Scrooge. They entered Bob Cratchits house. Quiet. Very quiet. The noisy little Cratchits were as still as statues in one corner, and sat looking up t Peter, who had a book before him. The mother and her daughters were engaged in sewing. 'And He took a child and set him in the midst of them. Where had Scrooge heard those words? He had not dreamed them. The mother laid her work upon the table, put her hand up to her face. 'The colour hurts my eyes." she laid. The colour? Ah, poor Tiny Tim! Theyre better now again, said Tt makes them Cratch its wife. weak by cai die light; and I wouldnt show weak eyes to your father when he comes home, for the world. It must be near his time. Past it rather, Peter answered, But I think shutting up his book. be has walked a little slower than he used, these few last evenings. They were very quiet again. At last she said, and in a steady, cheerful voice, that only faltered once: I have known him walk with I have known him walk with Tiny Tim upon his shoulder, fast indeed." And so have I." exclaimed another. So had all. But he was very light to carry, she resumed, intent upon her work, and his father loved him so, that it was no trouble: no trouble. And there is your father at the door! Bob was very cheerful with them, and he spoke pleasantly to all the family. He looked at the work upon the table, and praised the industry and speed of Mrs. Cratchit and the girls. They would be done long before Sunday, he said. Sunday! You went today, then, Robert? said his wife. Yes, my dear, returned Bob. I wish you could have gone. It would have done you good to see how green a place it is. But you'll see it often. I promised him that I would walk there on a Sunday. My little, little child! cried Bob. "My little child! He broke down all at once. He couldnt help it. They drew about the fire, and talked; the girls and mother working still. Bob told them of the exMr. of kindness traordinary Scrooges nephew. Im sure hes a good soul! said Mrs. Cratchit. You would be surer of it, my dear, returned Bob, if you saw and spoke to him. I shouldnt be at all surprised mark what I say if he got Peter a better situation. And then, cried one of the girls, Peter will be keeping company with someone. Get along with you! retorted Peter, grinning. Its just as likely as not, said one of these days; though Bob, theres plenty of time for that, my dear. But however and whenever we part from one another, I am sure we shall none of us forget poor Tiny Tim shall we? "Never, father! cried they all. And I know, said Bob, I know, my dears, that when we recollect how patient and how mild he was; although he was a little, little child; we shall not quarrel easily among ourselves, and forget poor Tiny Tim in doing it. No, never, father! I am very happy, said little Bob, I am very happy! Mrs. Cratchit kissed him, his daughters kissed him, the two young Cratchits kissed him, and Peter and himself shook hands. Spirit of Tmy Tim, thy childish essence was from God! Spectre, said Scrooge, something informs me that our parting moment is at hand. I know it, but I know not how. Tell me what man that was whom we saw lying dead? The Ghost of Christmas Yet To Come conveyed him to a church- yard. draw nearer to that which you point, said answer me one question. the shadows of the things that Will be, or are they shadows of things that Way be, only? Still the Ghcst pointed downward to the grave by which it stood. Scrooge crept towards it, trembling S3 he went; and following the Before stone to Scrooge, Are these finger, I rad upn the stone of the neglected grave his own name, Eb-enet- er Scrooge. Spirit1 he cried, tight clutching at its robe, hear me! I am not the man I was. ! will rot be the man I must have cee-- i but for this intercom se. v'-- show me th's if I am past all hope! Holding up Ids hands in a last jprayer to have his fete reversed, he v I i n v enl s. fifth vt t'.e jHpulalion 1. Foul l 2. (W 3. T) i m e.ui t Rut in 11 d 4. 3. Her urn 'e, Willi.tiu IV. 6. AUmt 01 fc.-- t The Constitution of the United Stales provides that the Urcvnlel.t mu-- t be a resident of the United States for how many jeans? 2. How many Ametieans have moved from one part of the country to another in the last three 1. pretty new spirit was animating him though only a day brfur h had aald that If t pi stare d It showod thr was surplus A 1 The Quettioni hnc Park Spoilage polk will rarely spoil, but th gig nuld fall d) a which ral at eve 40 drgrecg teti.pcratiitos speed up the gr.wih of spuilagg germs that are on and In pork. Winn potk spmls as rapidly and fur tli tan. reason as warm milk. 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Ben-Gatunes more methyl salicylate and menthol -- two relieving agent known to every doctor than five Ben Gay ucts fast where other widely offered rub-inyou hurt. Hurty nil) y u-- a saw an alteration m the Phantom's hood and dress. It shrunk, collapsed, dwindled down into a bedpost. STAVE FIVE The End of It Yes! and the bedpost was his own. The bed was his own, the room was his own. Best and happiest of all, the Time before him was his own, to make amends m! He was so fluttered and so glowing with his good intentions, that his broken voice would scarcely answer to his call. I dont know what to do! cried Scrooge, laughing and crying in the same breath. I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel. A merry Christmas to everybody! A happy New Year to all the world. He w'as checked in his transports by the churches ringing out the lustiest peals he had ever heard. Clash, clang, hammer; ding, dong, Bell. Bell, dong, ding; hammer, clang, clash! Oh, glorious, glorious! Running to the window, he opened it and put out his head. Whats today? cried Scrooge, calling to a boy in Sunday clothes. Eh? returned the boy, with all his might of wonder. Whats today, my fine fellow? Why, Today! replied the boy. Christmas Day. said "Its Christmas Day! I havent Scrooge to himself. missed it. The Spirits have done it all in one night. Hallo, my fine fellow! Hallo! returned the boy. Do you know the Poulterers, in the next street but one, at the corner? Scrooge inquired. I should hope I did. An said boy! intelligent A remarkable boy! Do Scrooge. you know whether theyve sold the prize Turkey that was hanging up there? Not the little prize Turkey: the big one? What, the one as big as me? returned the boy. said What a delightful boy! Its a pleasure to talk Scrooge. to him. Yes, my buck! Its hanging there now. Go and Is it? said Scrooge. buy it. Walk er! exclaimed the boy. I am in No, no, said Scrooge, earnest. Go and buy it, and tell em to bring 'it here, that I may give them the direction where to take it. Come back with him in less than five minutes and Ill give you half-a-crow- n! The boy was off like a shot. Ill send it to Bob Cratchits! Scrooge, rubbing his whispered hands, and splitting with a laugh. He shant know who sends it. Its twice the size of Tiny Tim. He dressed himself all in his best, and at last got out into the streets. The people were by this time pouring forth, as he had seen them with the Ghost of Christmas Present; and walking with his hands behind him, Scrooge regarded every one with a delighted smile. He looked so irresistibly pleasant, in a word, that three or four fellows said, sir! A merry Christmas to you! And Scrooge said often afterwards, that of all the blithe sounds he had ever heard, those were the blithest in his ears. He had not gone far, when coming on towards him he beheld the portly gentleman, who had wllked into his the day before. counting-hous- e said Scrooge, My dear sir, How do you do? I hope you succeeded yesterday. It was very kind of you. A merry Christmas to you. Mr. Scrooge? said Scrooge. That is Yes, my name, and I fear it may not be pleasant to you. Allow me to ask your pardon. Ar.d will you have the good-humour- Good-mornin- g, here Scrooge whispered goodness m his ear. Lord bless me!" cried the gentleman. My dear Mr. Scrooge, are you serious? If you please, said Scrooge. "Not a farthing less. A great many are included in it, I back-paymen- ts assure you." My dear sir," said the other, shaking hands with him. I dont know what to say to such munifi Dont say anything, please," retorted Scrooge. Come and see me. 1 will!" cried the old gentleman. He went to church, and walked about the streets, and patted chil-- 1 dren on the head. In the afternoon he turned towards his nephews s. Also for Pain due to COIDS, MUSCLE ACHE, and STRAINS. Aik for Mild Be4aj for Children. house. Is your master at home, my dear? said Scrooge to the girl. Nice girl Very. Hes in the dining-roosir, along with mistress. Ill show you upstairs, if you please. Thank ee. He knows me, said Scrooge, with his hand already on lock. "Ill go in the dining-roohere, my dear. "Fred! said Scrooge. Dear heart alive, how his niece by marriage started! Why bless my soul! cried Fred, whos that? I Its I. Your uncle Scrooge. I have come to dinner. Will you let me in, Fred? Let him in! It is a mercy he didn't shake his arm off. He was at home in five minutes. Nothing could be heartier. His niece looked just the same. So did Topper when he came. So did the plump sister, when she came. So did every one when they came. Wonderful party, wonderful games. But he was early at the office next morning. If he could only be there first, and catch Bob Cratchit coming late! And he did it; yes he did! The clock struck nine. No Bob. A quarter past. No Bob. He was full eighteen minutes behind his time. Hallo! BRING IN LIKE THIS 0Xi growled Scrooge, in his accustomed voice, as near as he could feign it. What do you mean by coming here at this time of day? I am very sorry, sir, said Bob. Now, Ill tell you what, my I am not friend, said Scrooge, going to stand this sort of thing any longer. And therefore, he continued, leaping from his stool, and giving Bob a dig in the waistcoat: and therefore I am about to raise your salary! Bob trembled, and got a little nearer to the ruler. He had a momentary idea of knocking Scrooge down with it, holding him, and calling to the people in the court for help and a A merry Christmas, Bob! said Scrooge, with an earnestness that could not be mistaken, as he clapped him on the back. A merrier Christmas, Bob, my good fellow, than I have given you for many a year! Ill raise your salary, and endeavour to assist your struggling family. Scrooge was better than his word. He did it all, and infinitely more; and to Tiny Tim, who did not die he was a second father. He became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other good old city, town, or borough, in the good old world. Some people laughed to see the alteration in him, but he let them laugh, and little heeded them; for he was wise enough to know that nothing ever happened on this globe, for good, at which some people did not have their fill of laughter in the outset. He had no further intercourse with Spirits, and it was always said of him, that he knew how to keep Christmas well, if any man alive possessed the knowledge. May that be truly said of us, and all of so, as Tiry Tim observed, bless Us, Every One! THE END l EM strait-waistcoa- r new-tir- e rubber with full new-tlr- e tread width and depth. 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