St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1868-06-19

On the next day the mason spoke to
the mastcr-builder of the wish of his lit
! tie son, nj at sunset, when work was
over, the master came to see Martin.
| lie was dressed in better clothes than
the rest. and looked to the boy almost rs
grand and great 4 gentleman IS Sir 81
mon himself He was very KIND, and
praised Martins fern leaves highly. He
promised to grant hn leave. if possible,
10 10 some work in ~. church. but lac
must first speak to >r Simon H. IIar-
court on the subject. AT parting he put
| his finger under the lads chin. and. turn
inc the thin, pale face to him. looked at
it with pity.
"Iou must make haste to get strong"
he said, ''Iud then you can come and
join my band and be u free mason, going
about from place to place to build
churches and line halls"
Martins eyes gi>tcnel at the thought.
but lac shook his head and answered.
Il thank you. sir, but that will never
be
Two days later the master came again,
TO tell the boy that his wish might he
granted if he could design "A wreath fit to
adorn the church. The Lady Mildred
came also, on her pallrcy. with her blue
>tcrplc towering above her head and the
lawn veil tloatin" round her sweet Young
face She alightcd at the cottage door.
and came with a gcrIlc grace towards
the hard settle where the boy lay. first
courteou>ly greeting hi mother. Martin
blushed with pride and pleasure TO see
the lady Of the place come walkin. up to
him in that kind. qneenly way, She
laid her hand on his curls and sat down
beside him on the settle.
$50 YOU too wisA to make IN Offering
to the Lord" she said, smiling rs sweet
ly. thought Martin. 4, angels must smile
He murmured something, he hardly
knew what.
May lie bless and accept your
work. :" She continued, revtrcntly. at
i 4 good thought which He has given
| you"
''Bu; his father cannot see how he
may reach Tire top OF the pillar. which Is
ten t,rt high. nor how he may stand
thcrn to carve the wreath, when mouut-
EEL my HHf' N''" i"r iHo''''''
Martin looked up eagerly.
80 mo;hyr, can stand" b.. bean.
Il and Inc master builder Will con-
/ ,r,vr hat you shall have vour wish.
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answered the rhild-- prayer. and rave
hfm strength. in part. thrnurh fI,r means
|of the sweet Dame NildIr.l. who often
thou.ht Of the lam, hoy. and sent him
dainiIrs from her own table. and even a
flock mattress and holster: luNur;c,
which made his mother ,av that the;
were a> rich as if they lived in 4 palace.
for no kinn could lie softer or eat better
fare.
People in the village. hearing OF Mar
tins great desire. used to Gather and
bring to him the largest flowers and
brightest leaves they could find. to hclI
him in forming his wreath. but non,
quite satisfied him. One day. as hc sat
proppcd UP by his shcep>kin. with hea,
of leaves spread out upon the table he.
fore him, and with an carer. vet hone.
; less look in his eyes for all these vain
= efforts were tirinr him. and CAUSING hin
TO fear that lie could not please IT.,
master. little child. solittle it coul,
scarcely toddle. came rolling in at tn,
cottage door with its lap fuIl OF com
mon mallow. the great red flower
and mas>v leaves making up aclums,
:, bunch rs the baby held them
:. She had gathered them for Martin oil tn,
: church bank. and brought them in tn,
kind wish of her generous little heart +,
o give him pleasure. She held the flower
d M to him with some baby prattIc an,
= when he had taken Them from her sb
e toJdI,d ont or,,in to her mothor,s c,t
tagc.
The clusters looked urIv and hopele,
cnough ,t first +, Marin lint ~ h