Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1883-12-20

sion of the lips, the deacon rose TO his
sect and clasped his hands behind him,
a favorite attitude of his when he
''spoke in meeting" His voice was
husky and his eyes were suspiciously
moist.
when man has done wrong,'' he
said, land comes to see the right, the
only way to do is to acknowledge it.
When I saw the flames threatening to
devour my girl I promised the Lord
/ that if He would spare her life I'd make
peace with my brother. So, Abram,
here's my hand, if you'll take it. I be-
ieve you were right about that piece OF
land, and resign all claim to it,
Abram was astonished, for he knew
how hard it was for his brother to give
up a contested point, and he took the
profered hand with an emphatic grip
that showed his appreciation of the ac-
acknowledgement.
Moreover" continued the deacon,
solemnly, who had now recovered his
natural pomposity, and was bound to
play his part in good grace, moreover,
a voice came out of Heaven asking a
sacrifice of me as trial of my faith. "
| Mrs. Marvin covered her face with her
hands at this remark, but those present
supposed the action prompted by her
emotions.
James" and the deacon turned to
the young man, who was surprised in
his turn, 81 think you love my daugh-
ter?"
Indeed, uncle, you think just right, y
was the prompt response.
And, Ellen. you have learned to
! think of James as more than cousin?''
and the deacon turned to his daughter,
whose response was only murmur of
assent. And so the deacon led her to
James and joining their hands gave
them parental benediction.
The two mothers were greatly affected
and there followed a great deal of en-
bracing and somewhat of weeping,
while Abram made some pertinent re-
marks about everyday religion.
''NOw, James, said the deacon, as
Stunning the part of master of ceremo-
MES, ''get on your horse and go to the
village and tell the parson to come up
here this evening, and Wen have the
wedding
To all protests he was deaf, answer
ing: CHOW or never"
James, who evidently preferred the
now, flew out of the room, and present
~ rode by on his own swift horse.
''I'll trust Martha for the wedding
SUPPER" said the deacon. ''I'll send
in supplies enough. Send out for the
uncles and cousins and aunts, and wei
have big time. -
The three women were still looking
perplexed over the subject, when Aunt
Martha sprang to her feet, exclaiming:
Il have it; she shall have my we'd
ding dress" And they all disappeared
with faces full of excitement, while the
brothers made perfect reconciliation
and talked of the future of the young
folks.
The evening came and found the
house full of relatives, surprised at the
sudden summons to wedding. Then
Father Levitt appeared, his face beam
ing with delighted approval. His voice
trembled as he spoke the solemn words
which united the two young lives, and
all present were impressed with the
tranquil beauty of his cOuntenance.
When the congratulations were over and
the wedding feast announced, Father
Levitt excused himself.
81 am an old man, deacon and accus-
toned to early hours
''Well," said the deacon, ''this is al
your doings, any way. That sermon OF
yours stirred up my conscience, and
then the Lord sent pretty hard trial
and no man could have stood out any
longer"
The sound of happy voices followed
the old man as he rode out into the star
lit night.
81 am thankful for this day." he
murmured to himself ''That strife has
long troubled me. [ have a curious
feeling that this mornings sermon was
the last l shall preach. There is naught
else here that could not be better done
by younger man."
Reaching his cottage, he went to his
room, declining the tea which his house
keeper offered him. Late in the nigh
she awOke and saw his light still burn
inc. He was not accustomed to sit VI
so late. and she slipped quietly to the
door of his room and listened. There
was no sound save the slow ticking 0.
the tall clock in the corner, which wa!
just on the stroke of twelve. She tapped
gently, but there was no response. Their
She opened the door and went into the
Father Levitt sat beside the table
leaning back in his high arm chair
while his silver locks seemed like al
aureole about his head. before him hi
great Bible lay OPEN and his fnge1
rested upon these words:
peace L leave with you, my peace
give unto you; not as the world giveth
give l unto you. Let not your heart b.
troubled, neither let it be afraid. y
Nellie q. HoIIett
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