The morning call., 1890-06-08

"Miss Charles"
/" What did she say?"
you would"
"She did? She said that9 Then Pll do it!
Run along now, and when you come back from
school we'll 60 home together and tell her the
news"
She kissed him again and marched oil to
school. He watched her out Of sight. and entered
his saloon for-as he had but moment before
resolyed-the last time
Boys" lie said. I'm goin' 10 quit yer"
There were few incredulous laughs, but he
was not In the least dlsconcerred and continued:
It's fact, Pm goin' to leave OFF gamblin' for
good and all. I've felt 1t acomin' for some time,
and lust now my little girl decided me-"
What, you aiu't got religion for sure?"
well, I've been on still hunt after 1t for
three months, and though amt hltched onto 1t
Several OF the boys, In violently emphasized
terms expressed themselves as being sorry to
lose him.
It's good of you TO say SO. boys" Then he
addressed one of the men:
Now, Stone here's your chance. You offered
me $4,000 for the plant and good Will o. The
Little Casino last week. I've thought over 1t
and she's yourn."
"And the moneys ready for yer. old pard,
Just as soon we can getthe papers drawed up"
The preparation OF the documents necessary
for the legal transfer Of Jacks right title and in-
terest IN his business, and the building tbeIeunto
appertaiuing, to Charley Stone, occupied several
hours, and when these were signed, sealed and
delivered aud case OF champagne opened TO
bind the bargain, Jack played last tune ON the
organ, Ddut All Vi MS u'u companions
and closed The doors OF The Little Casino" be-
hind him forever.
Little Helen was waiting for him by the time he
reached the corner, and he Kissed her as usual
This Is our last meeiin' on tie old corner,
baby, I've quit gamblin' aud sold ont the place."
What are you going 10 DO now IN NO.. r,.,.
away, and as I'm in hurry, I'd better carry
you"
The distance UP the hill was trayersed In an In
crediply short space OF time. and as they APP
preached the cottage, Jack noticed tnat Miss
Charles was waiting for them at the gate.
"Miss Charles" he said, as he drew nearer,
and set little Helen upon her feet. " can be
gentleman now, I've quit gambn', and sold out
the whole concern"
Then your victory is more than half won.
Mr.. Bowdoin. l am proud OF you !" And when
they shook hands This time 1t was without
tinge of restraint on either side.
But was forgetting some thing" Helen con
Ilnued. "a gentleman is here TO perform what
he has called most painful duty, and was
Just about to send for you."
What have got TO do with it?"
II don't know; we shall find out from him.
Come In"
seated In the parlor were Mr.. and Mrs. Hopkins
and the gentleman. The latter arose and greeted
" Mr. Bowdol9," he said, .Pm glad you've
come, for have duty 10 perform in which yon
are directly interested"
No, have y0u?'
The mother OF your little ward Helen has
Just died"
You don't say !"
Helen silently look ID6 now m0iDefeSS or
phan into corner OF the room and diverted her
attention from the topic OF conversation. The
gentleman continued
- IL has been discovered that the poor woman
was the worst OF her class. Furthermore, 1t is
now known that this child was born out OF we'd
lock and Is without name"
" Well, what OF tt?"
ain few words, simply this. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hopkins have agreed that this child must no
longer remain in charge of Miss Charles"
Helen listened attentively and with quickening
breath, while Jacks eyes began to flash with
anger. But he controlled himself and said:
30 barbor child under such circumstances
as these would seem like paying premium on
sin, and Miss Charles will at once see the
Justice Of the position TAKEN"
"Miss Charles refuses TO see anything of the
kind"
Aud Helen stood In the center of the room, her
eyes flashing and her cheeks aglow with indig-
.'Mon strousl' she continued. us this little
innocent to suffer for her mothers sin? Is she
Joy OF happy home because she has no name?D
"Heien!" This from Mrs. Hopkins IN alarm.
81 mean every word / sayi"
"Remember the commandment. the sins OF the
fathers shall fall upon the children"
"And remember tie words OF Christ" cried
Jack "'Suffer little children to come unto me-
and forbid them not And here's another:
Come unto me all those who are weary and
heavy laden, and win give you rest"
81 will not enter into a discussion with you,
SIR" replied the gentleman with glance OF
scOrn q. know my duty"
"And NINE" said Helen firmly. 81 have
undertaken TO guard the welfare Of this little
waif and will not desert her now"
"God bless you, MISS God bless y0u!" from
Jack.
sin that case" replied good Mrs. Hopkins,
you can no longer remain in my house."
"Then Will CO."
" But weTe?"
Helen conld not reply, for she was so utterly
alone III the world so cruelty helpless, that for
moment she began TO waver in her loyalty
toward the little being she loved 80 fsnderly.
Jack saw his opportunity and spoke:
VIII you leave IL 10 me, miss? viii you let
me provide a home for yer, aud with II the wild,
everlastin' love OF man whose soul is wrapped
up in yer? A man you've snatched out of the
whrlin' eddies o sin, and taught there was
God. Oh, Helen, love you sol My heart is open
to you, creep Into ii, gal, and fill IL with the
sunshine that never knows a cloud. VIII yer
come to me-will yer be my wife ?''
"Yesl" And she walked over to him brayely,
and placed her hand In his
milne. she's mine at lasti"
"a Helen! what are you doing?"
Accepting the protection OF the man love-
Come, Helen. Now, Jack, take me away"
And these three, united at last, never 10 part
this side OF the grave, went out of the house,
into the road, past the little brown church, ana
crossing The Town knocked al the door Of an
other. 1t opened TO receive them, and there
Jack and Helen, with their little chargesbetween
them, we're made man and wife,
And this was Jack Bowdoin's conversion.
Copyright, 1890 oy Clay NJ. Greene; AU Rights re-
served.