I read that piece, and my little heart did feel so warm. I am trying to be a good boy, and pray to God that I may be a good boy. I am trying to be a better boy every day.
From your dear scholar,
M.T.
Montgomery, Ala.
LIVE IN GOD’S SUNSHINE.
“Well, Aunt Polly, here you are again on the doorsteps. It seems to me you almost live on them.”
Old Polly raised her faded eyes to the face of her friend, and, laughing, said:
“Yes, dear, dat’s jus’ so! Jim says ‘We mought build a house all doo’ steps and nothin’ else, fo’ granny, ’cause she lives dar an’ nowhar else.’”
“I suppose you like to see the people, and to hear the children prattle as they go by to school,” said the lady.