Louis Michaud; Or, the Little French Protestant. by M. E. Gellie (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1869. Excerpt: ...?NE afternoon Louis had no work to StlHfc ' so ne thought he would go and see the little girl in the wood again. He had been thinking of it for some time, and had managed to save up a little money that he might be able to take her something to eat. He always gave his wages to his aunt to help in the housekeeping, but he had earned a little extra money by running messages, etc. He bought some bread and other little things, and tied them up in a bundle, which he slung over his shoulder. When he reached the wood, he had some difficulty in remembering the way to the hut, as there were many little side-paths; so he listened for the sound of running water, and at last found the right path. The place looked just the same as before, very wild and picturesque. The little girl was playing by the side of the stream, and she caught sight of Louis as soon as he entered the valley. She ran up to him, looking very strange in his eyes, with her bare feet, and her long hair streaming behind her. "Ah," she cried, "so you have come back at last Father, here is the little boy who gave me the bread when I was so hungry. He said he would come and see me again, and here he is." As she came close up to him she fixed her great eyes on him, and then turned away, saying, "No, this is not the one who gave me the bread; it was the other. This is the One who wanted to leave me, and let me starve. Go away, you naughty, Cruel boy Go away, I tell you " "Well," answered Louis, "I have brought you some more bread to-day, and some fruit too, so you need not tell me to go away. Are you hungry?" and he opened his bundle. The child looked quite delighted, and said, "Is all that for us?" "Yes, if you will have it." "Oh you are a good boy, after all. Won't I have a nice supper to-night There ...