The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-12-12

| answered with great sweetness, THAT
no affairs Of my own would have
brought me. I came to oblige nv
friend, Mr.. Samuel Breckenridge'-
here Leslie raised his hat and bowed
| low, which courtesy Miss Body re-
turned, and waited further develop
ments. p dis father, Tom continued,
as minister"
Any relation Of Missionary DR.. Pc
lstiah Breckenridge, from Polynesia p
Leslie, who had carefully prepared
his part and knew that DR.. Brecken-
ridge was in America for the purpose
o. recr vi ing his health. and as he had
taken pains to find out, in Bangor.
responded gravely that DR.. Brecxen
ridge was his father
The delighted woman cordially in
vited him; after doubtful pause ex-
tending her invitation to Tom also
who had feared 70 be told to go about
his business. He fairly Rugged himself
with JOY as he thought Of their success.
which now seemed assured. Thepoys
| followed Miss Body into her parlor.
as dark as midnight through the COM
lined forces Of green blinds and brown
shades. and stood By the door while
Miss Body FASTENED to admit light.
Pulling out the largest and easiest
chair, she insist on Leslie occupying
It. while 10 Tom she indicated. one of
the halt dozen cane-seated ones that
stood about the outskirts OF tie room.
Miss Body was fiuttered. She felt il
was indeed a privilege to meet the son
OF a missionary. She faithfully read
the Missionary Herald, consequently
she had followed, step by step, the
career of DR.. Breckenridge.
And how is the health of YOUR dear
father2" she inquired with solicitude.
impaired, am sorry TO saw" said
Leslie; you are aware sthat ne would
lot have left the field OF his labors
9th erwise."
"Oh, yes, indeed, 1 know that vour
father is a devoted follower. What
seems to be the trouble ?" she INQUIRED.
Brain trouble presume. she added.
"or fever. thinking Of what she had
read OF Jungle fever.
No" replied Leslie. lit is dyspepsia.
brought on, the Boston physicians
think, by the use OF the native food.
POI" he added. sis considered in
digestib'e except by a native"
Miss Body was puzzled. Leslie had
not the advantage OF an acquaintance
with the language of the islanders, |
therefore he had slurred over the pro
nOunciation Of the word poi" causing !
Miss Body 10 suppose be meant pie.
do tell me, " she said. If they have |
pie, I'd no idea they we're 20 civilized. |
~" always thought" she added refiec- /
lively, that pie was wholesome. can 1
often eat piece for breakfast when I /
haln't appetite for anything else"
Tom mere gave quick, suppressed /
while Leslie, with great gravity
said that the islanders being poor
heathens. did not know how 20 cock,
adding, If my father could eat such
pies as you make, l presume h would
be vel! now"
Well" said Miss Body ,""there is a
sleIt deal in understanding how. Some
.Oiks don't have the knack. and If they
ion't have it they can't get it. Toes
FOUR father, "she inquired after a pause,
Is md any encouraging results from his
abors ?"
Leslie hardly knew how to answer
his question, but after a moments
pause said with great effusiveness Of
manner, oh YES. Very much So
Well" said Miss Body. Ito read
he Missionary Herald il seems some
lines as II missionary W uld get dis
outraged; but then truth does progress
Il spite Of heather darkness. | was
eauing the other dev that the natives
u Japan was willing 70 give two
.ollars apiece for their Bibles. and one
oc:etv has Just been making up Mother
hubbard dresses for the Micronesiaus !
o wear. with bordered pocEet hand
.erchief IN the pocket OF every dress.
Where IS your father stOpping?"
lie Is Al present with friends IN
iangOr, aud he"
i didn't know but he might b. here.
l didn't know Of Il, ana would sd-
.ress your meeting
No, saiG Master Russell. Il am bv
myself IN Harveyville "a village some
our miles Gistant).
Indeed. presume you didn't walk
vert"
"Oh, yes"
you must be tired. It's quite a warm
lay. Allow me TO offer you some re-
reshment,' said the hCspitable Miss
5oOdy, and rising she lef: the room.
Now, said Tom in whisper lest be
night be overheard. ''she has gone out
or some of those French cakes. Now,
4es, do you either slip some in yOur
,ocket Tor me, or pass EN-. l don't oe-
leTe she'll let you thOugh-well put
ONE in your p cket then"
IAN right said Leslie" but I can't
AIRY this on much longer"
"Oh you're doing first ratei Solemn I
IS judge. Ssh. she's cOming-I hear
Ter creaking along.
Miss Body app, ared with a japan
led tray, on which was pitcher and .
.lass-and plate OF the cakes, which
Tom regarded with greedy eyes. Set
ing the tray upon the light stand near
which she had been sitting. Miss Almo-
cite Body poured out q glass Of milk 1
nd handed L 70 DR.. Breckenridge
on. Leslie hated milk, but took IL
With bow and drank of half its con
snts at one draught. assuring her that
he had never tasted better.
Miss Body now offered the cakes.
nd Leslie grayely took one and pro
esoed to eat IL with many encomlums
IN its delicacy. Tom, sitting BY.
Watched each mOuthful with envious
yes. To Master Russell this was but
art Of the play. but looking at TOll he 5
aw how much be really wished for
demand resolved to prolong Toms
gouv.
Mss Body, glad 10 please mission
rvs son. urged the cakes upon him.
nd Tom saw him begin upon the /
econd one. As h flished Il ne said:
You may have been wondering what !
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