South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1875-10-01

fellow had sent her . tin cup Of milk
a luxury not often enjoyed.
Preparations being made for . hearty
meal, he tuftied to where his sister lay,
saying. "Come. Meg. come, rouse up;
there's lots OF bread aud milk, and an
orange for you. too. Come, Meg"
Meg half raised her eyel;ds and made
IN attempt to smile, and then, rs il even
this effort wearied her felapsed into the
same dreamy state. Tim noticed tue
haggard look and the pale. pinched fea-
lures, AID for the first time realized that
his sisters abstinence had been too long.
Cold and hunger, which his twelve years
Of rough life had made him able to en-.
du"e. were too much for the delicate
child OF five. TERRIFIED beyond codtrol
at the thought OF losing he-. he bent o.
YER heS, giving veut to his grief in card
est edtreaties. "Oh Meg. I've got you
some supper this t;ne-su- have do
please, eat some doa't want you 10
die Speak to me Meg-speak to Tim.
ME-" and he threw himself upon the
floor beside her. his whole Fame quivec.
ing with the intensity Of his sorrow. If
he Gould only die, too, and 90 wbe e his
mother was,-he and Meg together;
but to lose her who was all the world to
him, he could not bear it.
Suddenly remembering his mothers
words, that God would always give him
what he asl.ed, unless he intended to
give him something better, and remem-
beriDg how bread bad been given them,
his whole soul went upwa Is III the
words, Dear Lord. please don't let my
1tn toG Los
The vesy thought Of Power pledged 10
help him had n soothing effect, aud ua-
der its influence he woke TO the necessi.
ty Of immediate action in Mes's behalf:
Taking hold OF the soiled quito which
she lay, he 4 ew her nea ec the ti.e;
tbcl, genly ra'siIg her head, PLACED the
cup OF milk to her lips. She dtauk rea-
Oily few swallows without speaking
Tim seated himself on the foor, at her
side, the food which he so much needed
un,asted befo him. His own walLs
were fo.Sotten in his absorbing grief
He left no,biug undoae which he thought
might i'll any way benefit his sister. He
Wrapped hercnilled feet in healed cloths.
rub!'ed her limbs, and at intervals gave
her d.ihk. Bat all his care was of no
avail.
AS the night advanced. size 6 .ew rap
idly wo Sc, and i'll delirium called cou.
stia w on Timmie 10 come and take
"a:e OF he 1t wasa lohg, sad night to
the poot lad, aud before the close OF an.
oihc; day he was left alone.
BY tue aid of city missionary, who
bad leaned through Dick Of his trouble.
arrangements weie made for a proper
IlI m fnl 4
procession passed tn 'ouah the streets of
New Yo k lily out to the commol bu-
rial-S ound. Ten boys, some of them
ragged. all uncouth and rorgh in APP
pea'ance, headed by Dick AID Tim, fol-
lowed the remains of l;.tle Meg to their
'i>t earthly resting-place.
1t was very hard for Tim to reconcile
lie teaching OF his mother with his little
sisters death. lie had asked for her
life and she was not spared 10 him
Where was the better ,iiat was TO come
in place Of what was asked? Could IL be
better for her 10 90? Was IL better for
him TO be alone? Tbea. as flight divine
illuminated the darkness within, he saw
how in the Home above she would ne
YER hunger more. Wasn't she with her
mo.her now, and wouldn't Meg tell her
how lie was trying TO do right, and that
he remembered what she told him?
Yes, Meg, it is betier up there for
you- know it is. les all true what
mo.her said. and 1 AM going TO hold on
TO it forever"
lie bad given his Meg up. and though
yearning at times for glimpse of the
sweet blue eyes aud clasp Of the low.
ing arms. yet he knew there would be
some day beiiec for him, as there was
no,c better for hen Y. Observer.