The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1877-05-16
DICK JONES' CONVERSION.
BY ONE WHO KNOWS

(which way, stranger ~ said q
rough looking farmer, to q man who
was carrying well filed valise. The
latter was in the act of raising the
latch of gate which opened from
the public road into narrow lane
leading to a small couutry-house Of
no very inviting aspect.
The person thus addressed turned
and fixed pair of mild, yet steady
aud penetrating eyes on the speaker.
"W hich way, stranger 7" was re-
peated, though in modified and more
respectful tones.
"Who lives here ?n said the stran-
ger pointing to the house just in view
from the road.
"Dick Jones,n was answered.
"What kind of man is he 7" mex.
inquired the stranger.
"Rather hard case. You'd bet
ter not GO there"
"Why?p
"Ain't you the man that sells
Bibles and talks religion 7"
Suppose | am 7"
Take a friends advice, then, aud
keep awsy from Dick Jones. He'll
insult you-may be, do worse"
81 reckon not,n replied the colpor-
teur, for such be was.
"He will, as sire as fate. I've
heard him sav, over and over again,
| that if one of you Bible sellers dared
to come inside of bis gate, he'd set
the dogs on you. And he's just the
man to keep bis word. So take q
friends advice and let Elm alone
No good will come of it.p
HAS be wife and children 7" in
quired the colporteur.
"a wife and two little boys"
"What kind OF woman is bis
wife Yn
30, she'll do well enough. But
ueigbbors don't go there much on ac-
count of the husband, who is very
imp of Satan, if the truth must be
spoken"
Like the blessed Master,n was re-
piled TO this, II come not to call the
righteous but sinners TO repentance
OF all things in the word the Bible
is most needed at Dick Jones'; and
| am bound to place one there"
30, very well, follow your own
bent,n said the farmer, slightly an
uoyed at the others pertina city.
You'll remember that | warned you,
when his dogs a.e at your heels. or
ois borse whip over your shoulders.
So good morning to you.n
"Good morning" returned the
stranger. cheerfully, as be threw open
he ill-hung gate, and entered the for
hidden grounds of Dick Jones.
Now. our brave friend, the colpor-
teur, was NOT a strong, robust man,
able to meet aud resist physical vio-
cuce. ln the use of csrnal weapons
he had no skill. Bot be had conf
dent spirit, strong heart, and, above
all, an unwavering confidence 10 the
protecting power of Him 10 whose
service he was devoting his life
Even on the grounds of Dick
jones the birds sang sweetly, the
cool breezes sported amid the leafy
branches, aud the bresths Of thou
sand flowers mingled their fragrance
10 the air; and even as the colpor-
eur trod these grounds be felt and
enjoyed the tranquil beauty and
peace of nature. There was no
Drinking in bis heart. He was not
d Terror of lie lions THAI crouched
u bis path Soon be stood at the
ioor of house, around which was
70 air of comfort, nor single ves-
tage Of taste.
Who's there! What's wanted :"
sss the repulsise saluiation of wo-
lau who hurridly drew an old
audkerchief across her brown neck
ii half exposed bosom, on seeing
anger
May Gods peace be on this
oasel' said The colporteur in a low
everent voice, as be st ,od with one
GOT on The ground and the other
cross the threshold
A change passed Instantly over
ne woman's face. It's whole express.
% softened. But she did not TO-
me the stranger to enter.
"Go-go," she said, in hurried
ice go away quickly, my hus-
osnd viii be here directly. and he
She paused, leaving the sentence
ufnished, ss If reluctant to speak
hat was on her mind.
"Why should l go away quickly s"1
asked the stranger. - be stepped into
be room, taking Of bis hat respect
ully and seating himself 10 . chair,
4 wish to see and speak with your
iusbsud. Mr.. Jones, believe, is
|his name :"
'.Yes sir, his name ID Jones. But
ne don't want to see you"
"Dne't wan ), see mel How do
you know? Who am II"
d,u't know your usme. sir,s