Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1878-10-10

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is no better than the other.'
On their way home the odd incident
of Joseph Phelps sitting uninvited in
their pew was glibly discussed by the
liarringtOns.
Poor boy said Helen, pityingly, III
is plain his starved soul il reaching out
for something higher. We must en-
courage and help him.
Hiram listened in astoDishment. No
word of indignation or modification
came from the lips of those he had
called fashionable Christians. His plan
to humble their pride had failed.
On Monday Joseph came around to
receive the promised remuneration for
his service. Hiram was true to his
word and gave him a good summer
suit of clothes, which made him very
happy. Towards evening Joseph
Phelps received notice, through
Bridget Malone, that her master Mark
Harrington, wished to see him.
He entered that gentleman's pres
Slce tremblingly. He had committed
grave offense by taking a seat beside
him, uninvited, nnd he was in quiver-
ing expectation OF being accused of it.
Joseph, did you enjoy hearing Mr..
Catlin preach, yesterday? asked Mr..
Harrington, with an amused smile.
'No-yes-I guess l did, don't
know, sirp was the stammering reply,
with wild, frightened eyes, and face
spotted like an adder.
a low giggle came from Miss Fannie,
who was sitting In the bay window
with Miss Helen.
DO you want to keep on going to
churcb?' asked Mr.. Harrington, kind
ly and encouragingly.
Yes, sir
Then you shall. I'll give you an
order to take to Mr.. DarrUw, and you
may sci, ct such d suit of clothes as you
need, and Pll pay for them" A joy.
full light bounded into Joseph's eyes.
Father said Miss Helen, he'll need
hat, and boots, and stockings, and
handkerchief. Let me get him these
and turning to Joseph she inquired,
How would you Like to 20 into Mr..
Crawford's class of boys at the Sun~
day School"
%, very much, ma'am,' in choking
voice.
'I'll ask him to receive yuu.'
Il own pew. number forty, in the
gallery, said Mr.. Harrington. You can
have seat there. You are good boy.
All you need is chance to rise in the
world, Joseph
THANK you, thank you, sir. Thank
you, Miss Harrington. / shall never
forget your kindness, never, never new
err and with gratitude shining in his
eyes he left the house.
In twenty-four houlS after, Joseph
appeared before Hiram Lynde, dress
ed in his best.
DO look like pauper now?' he
questioned proudly.
son. Where did you get all these
new clothes?'
Mr.. Harrington gave me this suit;
and Miss Helen gave me my hat,
stockings and boots, and Pm going to
keep on going to church, and Pm GO
ing into the Sunday School,
BY lingo; this beats all creationr
exclaimed the amaZeti Hiram.
Pm in luck. went dn Joseph, gaily.
You gave me suit of rlothes for sit
ting in Mr.. Harring;nn's pew, and
they've gave me anu'her. 1t was
tip-top bargain you made with me-
1T cost me halt mOrth's wages,
responded Hiram. VIII, they've
done handsomely by you, that's Il fact.
They never took no more notice Of ME |
than if I'd been worm. | thought
their religion was all Il sham. Well, |
my experiment didn't humble them |
after all; it just set 'em up higher
This conversation had listener least |
expected. Miss Helen was standing
behind spruce tree, and every word
came straight to her ears. She went
into the house and faithfully reported
them '"FWas trick of Hiram 3, she
said. He wanted to prove our prufes
sion. We haven't been kind and con-
siderate enough OF him. He is good
man, and we ought to treat him differ
as if we were liz his place,
and he in OURS
Hiram Lynde's experiment proved
beneficial in three ways. He learned
by it that fashionable Christia1s,'
even, who wear velvet, silks and jew
els, have often noble hearts, which
beat In hopeful sympathy for the
needy. 1t was the means of intrOdu-
cling Joseph Phelps to Mr.. Harrington
and his family, and they ever after
look deep interest in his welfare.
Finally, it revealed to the Hairing-
on5 the duty of being more consider
ate toward those serving them, and the
essOn was never forgotten.