The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1882-06-07

4 NV hat am 70 say, SIT tskeo the
cashier
s'Ehl whatl" cried the master. letting his
chair come down suddenly on the floor and
fixing his keen eyes on Stephen. 'What does
he want8"
sTo work over night, sir, instead of on
Sunday. He says his two mates he thinks
will be willing to join him TOO, and he'll
make fun time"
Not condesoending to noti>e the clerks
explanation, the mastV spFinging tohis
feet, cried,
"Come in here, Steve"
And Stephen entered the contingencies
cap in hand.
"Now, my lad, what nonsense is thisf" de-
manded Mr.. Hsnworth. az on know we'll
enough how slack trade has been, and
think you ought to be glad Hanworth's hae
got the order. It's good foe you as well a.
me-"
$50 am sir. I'm sure"
"Ard YOU know it has TO be executed to
timer"
"Then do you mean to tel me you won't
work on SuEday?"
an make it up fully, s,r. / know my
two mates will come, and we'll give you full
satisfaction; but can not break the Sab
bath. j never have, sir and l hope you
won't ask it now."
| ''Shut upg7 cried Mr.. Hsnworth angrily.
| "Do you thiElz Pm going to be preached at
by any hand here? Are you gong to ac-
commodate me or are you not2"
4 Stephen stood silent, and then he raised
his eyes and looked full In his master s
angry face.
That silent look was enough. White to
4 e.. Apfn -vlx
! ''lf you won't accommodate me you may
CO." and then Gurned his back.
/ Stephen waited moment sor two and
then slowly passed out into the empty
foundry yard.
In the street he found Aaron Staggering.
"Well, lad7"
| I've got the sackF'
Aaron would have said some word of
consolation, but CHANGING at the +so!row-
stricken face beside him, he torpore
and left Stephen to walk home alone
AS he did so, he did not feel much
like herol A man may do the right
thing, but those know thing OF such
struggles who represent that, therefore,
peacs-nay, joy-will flood his soul. Moth
ing of the kind. There is only one way in
To the kingdom, and that way is strewn
with thorns, and the thorns pierce the feet
which press them; yes, sometimes they
wound so deeply that they even lame, and
it Is with hesitating and bleeding footsteps
that the traveller presses sorrowfully--it
may be egretfulfy-onward. Visions of
victory fade away, and all that the worn
ana wearied soul dares to hope for is
/ strength to struggle forward, and maine3
and brOken-hesrted, 10 reach some day the
goal and then rest.
Stephen, miserable and sad, grew more
low-spirited IS he neared his home He did
not fear having to listen to reproaches. but
he trembled as he thought of the look ne
would receive. 1t was with a slow footstep
that he entered the cottage and assembled
the stairs to the neat room above, where
wife and child awaited him.
With bright countenance and shining
eyes Mary looked up into her husbands face
and then before he said word she stretch
ed out her white hand and took his fond
ly.
"Dear lad, sit down and tell me what is
the matter"
"a greet deal, wifeI I've got the sack"
Certainly as he spoke the face he loved
so well became downcast. Mary cast
frightened glance towards the little bundle
by her side, but the next instant she re-
gained her confidence and said cheer
fully
Never mind, you are sure to get one
somewhere else. Thou are a 6rstc class
hand, Steve; there are plenty more works
in this big town beside Hsnworth's. Have
any more got turned off Is work slack
err"
mo; it's better, and I'm the only one
out"
"Thou the only one; tell me all about it,
dear Steve"
And then he related his story, and as he
spoke his wife's face grew as quiet and as
settled as mis- own, and when he concluded
with the remark, ''It's very hard en- you
and the little lass, Mary, but what could
dor" She answered, "Nothing but what
thou hast done. My Steve would have to
grow different man from what he is, afore
he'd put US above his duty to God. Never
fear for US, a way will be made; kneel down
and pray bit, ladP
And when in few low-murmured, heart
felt sentences her husband had done so, she
fell quietly asleep holding his hand in hers.
Afraid to disturb her, he sat still thinking
of many things, and his thoughts were not
sad, for, now the first shock OF losing his
work at such a critical time was past, he felt
convinced he should have little difficulty in
getting another place. He knew himself to
be frst-rate workman, and that MS char
acter as steady and reliable man stood
high and was perfectly well known amongst
those tc whom on Monday he must apply
for employment, and he thought with some
satisfaction on the fact that from bis ap-
premiership he had always remained at
Hsnworth's. " Yes, l never was chap for
running about. I've never worked any
where else, and though it's hard to be turned
out of the old place, being so long there will
help me to new one." So he sst quietly
resting till the gathering twilight rendered
all things indistinct, and The ftful glow of
the fire threw long, fantastic shadows on the
ceiling of the little chamber
quiet, restful Sabbath followed, and on
Monday morning very early, with a hope
full cheerful heart, Stephen sailed forth to
seek new employment.
WHAT HE LOOKED FOR THERE
Mr.. Hanworth usually-as respectable
custom-attended church on Sunday morn
ing. There was feeling of satisfaction in
accompanying his elegant wife and WELL
dressed children there. He did not think
much why he did go, nor when be arrived
at the church did he think ut all about wor-
ship or praise. He stood up and sat down
/ in the right places-he did not kneel Of
course; so tar as the neighbors saw he was
sufficiently devout, but il some unknown
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