A lady was walking homeward from a shopping excursion, carrying two or three packages in her hand, while by her side walked her little boy. The child was weary; the little feet began to lag, and soon the wailing cry arose:<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m too tired. I want somebody to let me ride home.\u201d<\/p>\n
The mother looked about her, but there was no street-car going in her direction. She took one of her parcels and gave it to the child.<\/p>\n
\u201cMama is tired, too, and Willie must help her to get home. She is glad she has such a brave little man to take care of her, and help her to carry the bundles.\u201d<\/p>\n
Instantly the little fellow straightened, his step quickened, and he reached for the offered parcel, saying stoutly:<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll carry \u2018em all, mama.\u201d<\/p>\n
It was only the old, old lesson that our Father is always teaching us, — \u201cIs the homeward way weary? Try to lighten another\u2019s burden, and the loving service shall smooth your own path.\u201d<\/p>\n
________<\/p>\n
Source: Signs of the Times, Copyright July 28, 1898, Pacific Press, http:\/\/www.signstimes.com<\/p>\n
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[Original illustration at this number was a duplicate of HolwickID #20928]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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