Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1886-01-31
CHATTER III.

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CHATTER III.
Rauey's house, q rude, doublr-log s,ruc-
ture, was situated high up on the moun
tain side. Far down below. the cedars with
their fringed tops, looked like a rolling
meadow Of boundless extent; and the river,
afsr on, lay like a piece OF bright. wire in
o bed OF grass.
Now. walk right in an make Yourself
at home said RaueY, as he OPENED the
door, stepped aside ard made a polite mo
ton with his hand. The room was almost
destitute OF furniture, but the floor was
clearly swept.
Here, Fern" sad Rapev, when the
preacher had sat down; come in and see
the company
A shv, shrinking girl appeared in u door
wey leading into another room. Her long
black hair, having never known . band or
fastening, fell in n thick shower OF %r;ngle.s
over her shoulders. Her face was oval
and pretty, and her large dark eyes we're
aglow with that soft luster which speaks
Of n warm and generous soul.
Come on, on Fern said the boy. This
man saved pap life.
She advanced, held out her hand and
said:
"Howdy" A moment later she an
ished.
She's sorter ske,ry," RaueY remarked.
but sh'll git out Nv that when sue gifts
used to sou. She's mighty nigh n grown
m nov an she oughtent act thai way
She's gone ont now to scratch round and
git somethin' to eat fur us. Oh, che ken
cook all round anythin' in this neighbor-
hood: an you mont not believe it but abe
kin snatch the skin of n q squirrel like
shuckin' n year nv con"
The enumeration of the young womans
accomplishments might heye been more
nearly complete had not the preacher iu-
troduced another subject.
Supper was announced by Fern, who
stepped to the door and made 8 sign to her
father.
Come. par5on, said Raney, "you won't
find no big feast Nv the passover, but we've
got some wild turkey that's powerful hard
TO beat
Fern shylv took a seat at the head ct
the table. The hog fat lamp spluttered,
and threw more shadows than light but to
the ravivalist, the radiance OF 3 wild wood
beauty made the room bright and cheer
ful.
Fern. the gentleman ia goin' 10 preanh
tonight" said Raney. Wouldn't you like
to hearmy'
~ don't know, sir"
lyon must come the preacher said,
giving her an earnest look.
well. | will" she replied. MY nav
lister tell me about preachin' bNt never
hear nobody preach
us it possible?' John Moore asked in
surprise. II
That amt fur from the size uyit, said
Raney. The poor child amt had much
NV a show, but | intend to take her out nv
this here place
After supper, when Moore offered to cs
cort the girl down 10 the place where the
services were tn be held, she glanced at him
in bewilderment, and then quickly turn.
ing swiftly ran away.
Never mind" said RaUey, shell come
AS | told you shes sorter sIittish
The rough customers had kindled u
great log FIRE and were awaiting the
preacher when he arrived. Goosiroo aud
Kinchloe, engaged in an undertone CONVEX
sation, sat on q large box. Old Murray
stood near the fire with his hanks Clasped
behind him. Several women, with pincheed
and miserable faces, sat on stools which
they had brought with them, The preacher
after shaking hands with every one, asked
if any one could assist him in singing a
hyn. Goostrae said If he were to sing the
meeting would be 2 failure k,nahl0a de-
clayed he was something Of q dancer, and
could make a iidls complain OF the "rheu
matiz,' hut singin was a "leetle beyond his
reach Old Murray ard two offered
services. After the hymn, which
suOg with marked individuality, the
preacher Produced a small bible, read his
taxi and began 20 talk 10 n clear voice
The toughest Of men are attracted by a
smooth dow OF words, no matter what the
may be. The speaker kindly told
his hearers Of the SING they were daily COM
and with burning words he paint
ii a sublimely awful picture Of hell. Then
be spoke of the love Of Christ, Of His will
ngncss to save sinners. Some one so5b5d
,loud. The preacher ceased speaking,
from behind the Jude table which
served IS "A desk, advanced TO n form
smelling in the s~emi-gloom and placed his
lsnd on Ferns beautiful head. She looked
N, tears were streaming down her face.
"Oh, mister she said. .."I didn't know
was such a sinner. Nobody didn't tell
ne. Oh, do | have 10 g to that awful
.
No; Jesus stretches out His arms TO- l
,srd you. Believe in Him and He viii o
urify your soul Let his great love enter
our heart. q
He doa't love me He don't know p
le." a
Yes He does. He suffered TO save Il
GU" D
mo, no" she replied; mot me- -
"Yes. OF His love reaches everyone. y
eheve on Him; caat away all doubt. a
TIE rough customers Si'h strange aud 10
,ci.ed esgerness, formed e circle around
- GIRL and the preacher.
Il will believe" Fern exclaimed, do l
,Eeve-oh, pap! ,, =.
She surapg to her feet and threw her n
about her father. Il,
That's the puttiest sight | ever seed, p'
d Murray remarked, as the tears siTeamsd
Dm his eyes. The preacher looked at the Oh
i man and then, as something seemed II
rise in his throat. he turned sway. fe
IT, "ro,rb cpstomers' assembled early