The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-11-29

slant in walked Flossy and her father.
The child gazed in surprise at the nice
looking gentleman who was seated be-
side her granny. Her father was quite
as much surprised as the child. For the
space of one minute no one spoke; but
presently, a joyful light of recognition
passed over John Moses's face, and he ex-
claimed; civilian, my brotherl Can it
be possibleln and the brothers were
clasped in each others arms-boys again
for the moment. 1t was some little time
before quiet was restored. During this
time Flossy stood bewildered; even Grace
had not thought of her. 1t was Uncle
William who went to her and taking her
in his strong arms, united and removed
her hood, the warm cloak and little red
mittens, explaining at the same time who
he was, and showing her the old shabby
coat and hat, and telling her that it was
her own uncle to whom she had been so
kind. She understood him fully, and
when he had finished by asking her if
she was not going to love him too. as
well as grandma and Grace, she answered
him by putting her arms about his neck
and giving him hearty kiss.
They all laughed as her father exclaimed:
81 guess that settles the question. Now,
Will, old fellow, where have YOU been
all this time?"
ut is long story, John, but I will
try to make everything clear to you"
We will not try, reader, to tell his story
in full, but let it suffice to say that he
had met with misfortune the first four
years of his stay abroad; he had grown
tired of trying to grow rich farming,
and had gone to the gold mines to make
fortune, and there fortune favored him;
but the letters to and from home were
miscarried, and the yearning for home and
mother became so great that he
could stay no longer, and, as we have
seen, returned home. Toward spring of
the same year noble house was erected
near the old one in which Mrs. Moses
lived; great pains were taken with its
finishing and furnishing. A large sunny
room was reserved for Grandma Moses;
sweet Grace Seyton became its
beloved mistress, loved by her
husband for her own self and also for her
goodness to his mother while she was
comparatively alone; loved by little Flossy
and we may say by everyone excepting
Sarah Boston, who was very much cha
grined when she learned that the man
whom she had treated so scornfully was
none other than William Moses, rich and
handsome. Sarah knew that in the olden
time she had some influence with
handsome Will; so after his return she
decided to leave the missionary to his fate,
and the poor heather, and Try her arts on
William Moses. Her disappointment
was great when she learned that Grace
was to be mistress of the new house.
MARRY that chit of girl, P" she said in
her sharpest tones to Mrs. John Moses.
John wasn't anywhere round) why he
is old enough to be her father"
'Oh, no, Mrs. Moses returned, 'there
is but ten years difference in their ages, |
and I never saw a happier couple
She spoke truly, they were very happy.
Grandma Moses was happy, too, and
little FIossy was happy every day by some
present or attention from Uncle VIII, |
who almost worshiped the little girl, and
she returned his love with interest.
Reader, do you see the moral of this
storyl Perhaps, all may not be deserving,
but let US be kind and charitable, and
let God be the Judge