" Then she thought upon another plan. She thought on
the "Old Curiosity Shop," and she said, "I won't be at home tomorrow or
Tuesday, but if you will come round to the front door on Wednesday
morning there will be a little bundle for you." "I don't want it; you
may keep your own bundle." She went home, but made the bundle up. She
thought that curiosity might make him come.
Wednesday morning arrived and he had got over his mad fit, and thought
he would just like to see what was in that bundle. The little fellow
knocked at the door, which was opened, and he told his story. She said:
"Yes; here is the bundle." The boy opened it and found a vest and a coat
and other clothing, and a little note written by the young lady, which
read something like this:
"DEAR JOHNNIE:--Ever since you have been in my class I have prayed for
you every morning and evening, that you might be a good boy and I want
you to stop in my class. Do not leave me."
The next morning, before she was up, the servant came to her and said
there was a little boy below who wished to see her. She dressed hastily,
and went downstairs, and found Johnnie on the sofa weeping. She put her
arms around his neck, and he said to her, "My dear teacher, I have not
had any peace since I got this note from you.
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