The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1878-12-04

On Monday, Joseph came around TO
receive the promised remuneration tor
his service. Hiram was true to his word,
and gave him q good summer suit OF
clothes, which made him very, happy.
Toward evening Joseph Phelps received q
notice, through Bridget Malone, the cook,
that her master, Mark Harrington, wished
to see him.
He entered that gentlrman's presence
trembling. He had committed q grave
offense by taking a seat beside him un
invited, and he was in quivering expec-
tation of being accused Of it. Fl
.'Joseph, did you enjoy hearing Mr..
Catlin preach Yesterday" asked Mr.. Har-
rington with an amused smile.
"No-yes-I guess I did don't
know, sir,' was tho stammerng reply,
with wild, frightened eyes, and q face
spotted like an adder, \ low CYCLE came
from Miss Fannie, who was sitting in the
bay window with Miss HELEN. "Do you
want to keep on going to church2" asked
Mr.. Harrington, kindly and encouraging
~.
eyes, sir"
"Then you shall. I'll give you an or
der to take to Mr.. barrow, and you may
select such a suit Of clothes as you need,
and I'll pay for them" A joyful light
bounded into Joseph's eyes.
Father" said Miss Helen, he'll need
a hat, and boots, stockings and handker-
chief. Let me get him these" and turn
ing to Joseph she inquired; "How would
you like to go into Mr.. Crawford's class
of boys in the Sunday school2"
"Oh, very much ma'am," IN choking
voice.
"I'll ask him to receive YOU"
II own a pew, number forty, in the
gallery" said Mr.. Harrington. "You can
have a seat there. You are a good boy.
All you need is chance to rise in the
world, Joseph"
"Thank you, thank you, sir. Thank
you Miss Harrington. I shall never for
get your kindness; never, never, NEVER"
and with gratitude Singing in his eyes
he left the house.
Twenty-four hours after, Joseph ap-
peared before Hiram Lynde dressed in
his best
:'Do look like pauper MOVIE" he
questioned proudly. ~
mo; you look like a gentleman's
son. Where did you get all those new
clothes2"
'Mr. Harrington gave me this suit;
and Miss Helen gave me my hut, stock
ings and boots; and I'm going to keep on
gong to church, and am going into the
Sunday school.
by lingo; this beats all creation!' ex-
claimed the amazed Hiram.
"I'm in luck" went on Joseph gaily.
"You gave me a suit of clothes for sitting
in Mr.. Harrington's pew, and they've
given me another. It was tip-top
bargain you made with me-"
Its cost me half month's7 wages"
responded Hiram. "'Well they've dono
handsomely by you; that's fact. They
never took no more notice of me than If
I'd been worm. I thought their religion
was all sham. Well, my experiment
didn't humble them after all; it Just set
'em up higher"
This conversation had a listener least
expected. Miss Helen was standing
behind a spruce tree, and every word
came straight to her ears. She went into
the house and faithfully reported them.
g Twas trick Of Hiram's," she said.
"He wanted to prove our profession. We
haven't been kind or considerate enough
ofhim. He is good man, and we ought
to treat him diferently-just as if we
were in his place, and he in ours:
Hiram Lynde's experiment proved
highly beneficial, in three ways. He
learned by it that fashionable Christiansn
even, who wear velvet, silks, and Jewels,
have often noble hearts which beat in
helpful sympathy for the needy. It was
the means OF introducing Joseph Phelps
to Mr.. Harrington and his family, and
they ever after took deep interest in bis
welfare. Finally, it revealed to the
Harringtons the duty of being more con-
siderate towards those serving them, and
the lesson was never forgotten.
On sped the years, bringing many
changes. Hiram Lynde is respected,
useful man. By carefully saving his
earnings, and the loan of few hundred
dollars from Mr.. Harrington, he has
been able to purchase fine little farm
which made him very happy.
Joseph Phelps is successful merchant.
He is always loyal to the right, light in
his church and blessing wherever he
goes.