The Iola register., 1889-12-13
UNCLE AARON;
A WIFE REDEEMED.
4 Pathetic Story Of a Woman'e
Folly and a Mans Heroism.
ny MRS, ISOBEL III. FLOYD.
copyright, 18S9.l
CHAPTER vI.-CoNrrNUEp.

Rose glanced up at MIN, sniSCioo heeiCs
and he went on nervously punching holes
in the soft green moss. "See that calf
down there trying to poke its nose through
into that other fieldl He don't see why
that fence is there-he can't see why. But
he wants to get on the 'tother side of it
the foolish crifterl The field he's in now
has better fodder in tot, but he sees other
critters a feeding over there and thinks
they're havin' better time than he is.
Human critters are very like him." went
on Uncle Aaron, half smiling: ''never salts
fed-never satisfied Now, child-tell me
the truth; are you satisfied with your life
nowln
Rose flushed little but answered: "No,
have often been very lonely.''
"My poor child" said Uncle Aaron, SYM
pathetically, his big hand seeking hers, and
patting it gently. go on, tell me of it."
IL don't know what to tel, stammered
Rose. "Iam praised and fiattered and ad-
mired, and at first it was delightful, but
suppose I've either got used to it or some
thing-but now it don't seem to please me
as ltused TO do"
"Yes,n assented Uncle Aaron, Eye are too
good woman to be happy away from yer
husband.''
81 don't think that's it," said Rose, rails
ing her eyes at last and looking at him; II
think the reason that am not happy is be-
cause want something new."
sNo," said Uncle Aaron. shaking his
head, 'you don't. It's dull thing to say,
child, but you want something old. Old as
those hills yonder, and IS strongi Oil
that was scollard, and had the words in
my head for ye. Ye want to give more of
yerself away and then yen feel rich.
Some things grow by beng used. Ye want
to use the heart that's in ye-''
'Stopi' cried Rose, strangely stirred.
tsThere's no heart in me. Pm not like you.
I've lived in the cities. I'm old and hard.
You judge me by yourself. You are wrong,'
rising quickly to herfeet and walking few
steps away.
''Child," said Uncle Aaron, following her,
and placing two hands upon her shoulders,
s'give, and We will be blessedr'
Her beautiful eyes flashed back sudden
comprehension of his thought, and she felt
for the moment upliftcd-inspired-w willing
to do what he wished, but in another
moment the reaction came, and she whis-
pered family: 81 would-but have nothin g
to give.n
Then Uncle Aaron smiled such sweet
smile of strong faith in her that she felt as
II an arm of strength had suddenly been
put about her. That smile said more than
words could of sure hope and loving conf
dence. "Ye will try?" he said.
"Yes," very slowly and very humbly,
stbut / am afraid. And besides, l am so
tired, so very tiredl Iwant some one-some
one" bursting out suddenly into great
sobs, "some one like you to comfort me-"
The light of love upon Uncle Aaron's face
leave We again; We shall have me to comfort
We. All mel" sighing with deep joy, show
happy bel"
Rose raised her head up from the grass,
whereon she had thrown herself in her
abandonment, and looked at him. ''Happyr'
she cried
"Yes," he answered, smiling down at
her, ''for know that ye and my boy will
be happy once more"
"But perhaps began Rose, with trem-
bling lips.
"Come," said Uncle Aaron, picking up
~ his hat and holding out his hand. "Comer'
They walked along hand in hand for some
distance, and through Roses mind the
words, sOur Father which art in Heaven.
Our Father which art in Heaven" kept re-
peating themselves over continually. For
a few dazed moments she felt as if it was
He who had her by the hand. Then glanc-
ing up and seeing Uncle Aaron's great, but
very human form, trembling realization
of what she had agreed to do came over her.
tPm afraid" she whispered.
Uncle Aaron grasped her hand still
tighter and answered.: "Ye need not be,
child. Jacob has loved ye all this time"
Very humbly the beautiful head dropped
again and penitence that was complete
filed her soul.
They finally came into the town, and Rose
said, gently: 'Will you come to the
Mansion House and wait for me!'
NO" said Uncle Aaron; II have to do
something for Matthew, ye know. Pn
'tend to that FIRST, and send him word that
I am going to New York to see Jacob.
He'd be q wonderin,' ye see, if didn't
come back
This small but practical detail again
made Rose realize what g change was com.
ing to her life, and she trembled again. 81
forget every thing but my own miserable
self" she said, humbly. 81 will see my man
ager and resign my position, get my things
together. and whenever you are ready come
to the hotel and you will find me-"
"Very WELL" said Uncle Aaron 81 will
come by noon for ye, child"
About twelve O'Clock hs called for her, and
they took the small boa. across the river
to Rhinebeck, where the steamer awaited
to jacob: "Rose and are coming to you
meet US in the city"
CHAPTER VII.
The clerk in the small Office looked in
wonder at the old man who asked him to
pen the message for Em, saying, simply
AZ can not write, will ye send it to himi'
They had about two hours to wait before
the boat would start, and this same clerk
in about an hours time came out Of his
Office briskly hunting around with con-
siderable excitement for Uncle Aaron.
"Ahi here you are. Here's an answer" he
said, handing it TO him.
"Read it, Rose" said Uncle Aaron. 81
can make out print, but not letter writing
Rose took it, looking very white, but one
glance, after she had unfolded it, was
enough. She gave low cry and burst
into tears. This astonished the brisk clerk
very much, who, knowing what was in the
telegram, didn't see any thing in it to cry
about He stood wondering at her, until
Uncle Aaron, taking the crumpled paper
from her fingers, said to him: 'Read it to
mel
s.It says" said the clerk, in business
Ike way: Thank God; will meet you
without fail Shall get the lady glass Of
water, sir?"
mo, thank ye," answered Uncle Aaron,
putting his arm into that of Rose, and
leading her down the slope towards the
boat; ''much obliged 10 ye-"
sQueer old Dick, - unused the brisk clerk,
looking after them. II suppose she's his