The Good Fellow (Volume 2) (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1837. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... chapter ii. A workman. Leonia was surprised when she awoke, nt to see her husband near her. Charles, who ordinarily came home late, did not rise early. At first, she feared that her husband had not returned the preceding evening; but little Laura.assured her he had, by saying to her, "Oh, I have seen papa this morning; he kissed me, and that awakened me." "Did he kiss you this morning?" "Yes, mamma, and then told me not to make any noise, whilst you were sleeping." "And did he not tell you where he was going this morning?" "No, but he will not be long away, as he promised to bring a little milk loaf to me and my brother for breakfast." Leonia thought that her husband had some engagement with Mongerand, or, perhaps, had some employment in view, and had gone out in relation to it. She dressed her children; they postponed the time of breakfast in the hope that Charles would return; but the hour passed without bringing the father of the family home. Little Felix, who was two years old, said that he was hungry; Laura Vol. 1L--3 still wished to wait for the little loaf, that her father promised her. "Oh, it is useless my daughter," said jleonia sighing; "your father has forgot what he promised you; do not depend on it any longer. Breakfast with your brother, my dear Laura, and do not wait." They breakfasted more sorrowfully than usual; it was the, first time that Charles was not a witness of the repast of the morning. Leonia experienced an uneasiness of mind, for which she could not account; and Laura repeated now and then, "Naughty papa, that did not bring us what I asked him. When he will return, I will not kiss him. Shall I, mamma?" "Oh yes, yes, my daughter, you must always love him; you must not do as he does." Leonia took her work, and seated herself at her usu...