96 THE SILVER LAKE STORIES.

Being now thoroughly warmed and
rested, Mr. Playford took the pail of
nice things, which -his wife had got
ready for the poor old couple, and
started off again on his errand of be-
nevolence; and when he left them it
was with the blessing of those who
were ready to perish resting on him.

On Monday morning, bright and
early, the boys were all up and out
again, each with a snow-shovel, or a
garden-spade, or a fire-shovel, clearing
the paths; and by the time breakfast
was ready, the broad gravel-walk down
to the gate was entirely cleared, and
paths were made to the wood-house