Telegram-herald., 1891-08-15
DID BOTH OVERHEAR IT7


Il was nearly service time on Sunday
morning, and the church bells were
tolling their CHEEKY welcome on tho
frosty air. Pious souls, clad in furs
and velvcts and other forms OF modern
purple and fine linen, were hurrying
20 reach the scenes of their devotiona
Foster Millard was not . pious soul.
and he did not hurry. He was not
sure that he was going To church ut all.
and he sauntered leisurely along, with
his hands in his ovcrcoat pockets and
his big collar turned high around his
Throat.
What . world II was, TO be sure, and
what fool-but, pshsw!-that was all
over now, and no was glad of it.
At this moment he became aware Of
o slight figure euvelopec in furs COM
ding down the CROSS street, and they met
mt the corner. She held out her hand
with gesture that bespoke embarrass-
ment and uncertainty, and he took il
gravely-
II believe" he said. ''is Is quite .
year since saw you last, Edith"
Yes she said
Willard turned and Joined her in her
walk
'.And believe" !" be continued. ''thst
Y am very glad to sec you"
Miss Arnold was silent on this point.
'.You might. perhaps. ssy as much, ("
ssugges,ed Millard
aArs you going to church," asked
Cli~s Arnold
well, kdon't know. that Il, Z will GO
lif you win take me with you"
Miss Arnold hesitated . moment.
why, of course. IL you like" she
said
"why sbouidn't nc like" wondered
Millari. pretty girl good music and
tlots Of people. What difference did IL
make that once-ssuffl He had forgot
ten all that, and Of course she had
"Havc you heard the new rector?"
inquired Miss Arnold. evidently with
an attempt at conversation
"No," said Millard. Il have not
been there. am hesthcn Yo1 arc
a missionary. Perhaps I am m angel
unawares, though"
Miss Arnold laughed.
THAT is tribe mixed. isn't NJ" shs
said
"well. perhaps admitted Mnlsrd
I'm not mp in that sort of thing"
'But you used TO go to church,
"Yes, I did--when you took me-
eha~e degenerateL II your theology
admits of backsiiding have bsckslided
II en- now distinctly heathsn-"
Miss Arnold laughed again
''on the contrary I think you have
fmproved,- she said.
SAhr' said Millsrd. with faint sar-
sasm ~ really was not looking for .
scmpifmenkr
They reached the church snd the
jushss showed them tn . seat Miss
lAsnold kneeled On The cushion and
1eaned her head on her little prayer
6cox a0airlss the pew in 'front.' Millard
watched her silently, - he had done 50
many times before She made pretty
picture. dainty. furewrspped and de-
vous. and tisss hand that held the prayer
eook was very small indeed One little
1ock of hair had ssuirmed away from
rWtrsining hairpine and was curling
Pr~stfly near her pink ear. he felt a
curious desire ~ Yas II in place. and
sh<u be became CONSCIOUS OF two votces
speaking eehind him In rot inaudibls
whispers
Isn't thsx Fosaer Willard with Edith
Asnold N front II usS" ssSesl some body.
"why. sure enough IL isT' said some
h,ssv else ssI thouxst she Tilted him .
gear s~1"
Hush. he viii hear ycuf
'TThey nuust have made Il up1 Queer.
txnt IL
The choir began - sing again and
ssse people all ruse. Willard heard no
nsore. Edith held her prayer book up
~ him. aud they read The responses ont
efi Like Theses flashes - previous
exissence that IRE philosophers tssE
sb<suk IL al came bas< - him N
szr~-sss r->s.ste and zee familiar.