"My bill for your father: there is no haste about it," said he kindly; and then he bade them good-by.
The journey was a short one. Happy enough were the parents to see their dear children back again, and Johnny quite cured of his blindness.
Then Jessie handed her father the bill. "Whatever it is, I shall pay it cheerfully," said he. He opened it, and read,—
"For services rendered Johnny and Jessie Cortrell.
"Received payment in full,
"Charles Williamson."
So Johnny got his eyes again, and the doctor's bill was settled; and Jessie had done it all.[A]
THE ACORNS.
"Tall oaks from little acorns grow."
Yes, darling children, that is so:
Then plant your acorns; do not fear;
And fruit will by and by appear.
The line you learn to-day may be
The very seed of Wisdom's tree.
Emily Carter.