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A poor woman fell on the threshold of her own house because she was drunk and died, leaving behind three children.
When she was alive, she was despised and looked down upon by all. But, now, people, taking pituitary on her,
Went to her hut. They carried some food for the almost starving children. John, a boy of twelve, was stout. Kate, between ten and eleven, was a bright, active girl. Maggie, the youngest, was immobile. She had a fall from a window two years ago and had injured her spine. She was permanently bedridden.
The villagers discussed the fate of the family. The mother would be laid to rest. But what about the children? Farmer Jones decided to take John because he would be able to help him at work. Mrs. Ellis found a slave girl Kate and she agreed to take her. But none come forward to take care of the crippled Maggie. Nobody wanted to take her responsibility. It was suggested to take her to the 'poorhouse' though they all knew it was not at all suitable for a sick child.
The day following the day of death was made the burial day. A few neighbors gathered at the hut. After the coffin was taken out, farmer Jones put John in his wagon and drove away. Mrs. Ellis allowed Kate to say goodbye to her sister and drew her away. Maggie was left alone. Joe Thompson, the Wheelright, commented that it was cruel
to leave her so. He stood there for some time, wondering what to do. Then he went inside the hut. Maggie was in an
upright position, somehow. There was terror in her eyes. She cried out to Thompson to not leave her there all alone.
Joe Thompson was a kind-hearted man. He made sleds and wagons in his shop. He loved children. He lifted her in his strong arms and carried her across the field to his home. His childless wife was a short-tempered woman. She was not known to sacrifice her own comforts for others. She saw him approaching and came out. He was carrying Maggie. The two had already formed a bond.
As Mrs. Thompson asked sharply what he had brought, the child shrank. He asked his wife to be gentle and then he carried Maggie inside and placed her on a bed. He shut the door and faced his wife in the passage door. She was fuming with anger. Joe Thompson, who usually avoided her when she was angry, faced her this time firmly. He told her how everyone turned away from her, and left her alone, and took her siblings away. They had suggested taking her to the poorhouse.
The wife demanded to know why Thompson did not take her to the poorhouse instead of bringing her home.
The Wheelright replied that he had to meet the Guardians first and get permission. He would do the formalities the next day.
Jane wanted to get rid of Maggie's table every night. But the wheelwright
Spoke impressively. He quoted from the Bible how Christ had rebuked the disciples who would not receive and help the poor and the needy; how He had told them that all those who offered a cup of cold water to the helpless would be rewarded.
As his voice trembled at these words,
he turned his head away. His wife did not answer but felt kindness in her heart. Thompson asked her to be kind to
the girl and speak gently. She pushed the door open and went in. Joe did not follow her and let her handle Maggie independently. He went to his shop instead and worked there until evening.
When he returned he saw a light in the window. He saw from outside that Maggi lay, a little raised on a pillow. His wife was sitting beside her, taking to the child. The girl also spoke with a sad expression but there was no bitterness.
The heavy footsteps of Joe brought his wife out. He did not refer to the child. He asked for supper. Mrs. Thompson spoke gently that it would be ready soon. After washing himself, Joe Went into the. Maggie looked at him gratefully. His heartbeats became quicker. He sat down and looked at the girl. She was good looking sweet as a child and innocent.
He asked Maggie about her sickness and pain. The girl answered all his questions. She felt comfortable on the soft bed. Mrs. Thompson announced dinner and stated that she would bring food for the girl afterward. She appeared to be indifferent but was not actually. Then she asked him what he was going to do with the girl. He replied that she would be sent to the poorhouse.
The wife looked at her husband strangely. Then she toasted a slice of bread and softened it with milk and butter and brought a cup of tea. Maggie
ate happily.
The lady asked if she liked it. When she saw the look of gratitude in the child's eyes, a sense of maternal feelings arose in her heart. She told her husband the next day that the child had to be kept there for a day or two because she was very weak.
Joe Thompson did not go to the Guardians of the Poor ever. His wife accepted Maggie with all her heart and love. The little child brought meaning to her life and the household. Since she was childless, she had become ill-tempered. Now she had got someone to care for, to love and, therefore, she did not complain. She carried her in her arms. Joe Thompson was the happiest man in the world. An angel had come in the form of a sick child and brought love and hope to that desolate house.
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