We that are old love little acts of kindness.

You gave me more pleasure than you knew of, my dear, when you worked that handsome cushion for me.

The old minister will be greatly pleased,--poor old man!" "But, Mr.Gridley, I must not let you think these are for Father Pemberton.

They are for--Mr.Stoker." "The Rev.Joseph Bellamy Stoker! He is not an old man, the Rev.Joseph Bellamy Stoker.

He may perhaps be a widower before a great while .-- Does he know that you are working those slippers for him ?" "Dear me! no, Mr.Gridley.I meant them for a surprise to him.