St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-04-18
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@ lickly gathering together the articles
that h. had taken from the strangers per
son, he placed them where he had found
them, then went to work with will to
restore the man to consciousness Ohe,
two, three hours passed by before ms ef-
forts were rewarded by seing signs or NE.
How did 1 get into this mi .eraoie
hole?" asked the stranger. striving 70
stand upon his feet. & ancing around
suspiciously, he felt for his watch, pocket
book and other valuables. Rober5 saw
the movement and WINGED. Finding every
thing safe, the stranger reiterated his
question.
You fell and knocked your head
against a stone, and if my child hadn' t
come across you, you would likely have
frozen to DEATH for folks don't often walk
along here after night
ii should think not" NUT cred the
stranger Significantly. Il wasn't quite
myself, and must have wandered ous of
nv way after leaving the club. remem'
Der giving a miserable looking child
quarter. | must have fallen soon alter
wards. Where is the child TO whom l owe
my life?' he asked.
Robert opened the door leading into the
next room and called, Bertha, are you
asleep2'
No, father" answered the child, COM
ing quickly to his side. >,
This gentleman wants to speak 10 you.
$50 you are the little girl who saved my
life," he said kindly. -,
Il ran after you, sir, to give you TINS
you thought it was quarter saiu per-
tina, extending the gold piece.
"And you ran after me to give me thls.
| echoed the stranger in astonlsh1neht.
"Why didn't you keep it?'' he asked, LOOK
ing at the child sharply.
"Oh, | couldn't do that" said Bertha
| raising her lovely blue eyes t.arlessly 10
his face, "because you know God says,
| Thou shalt not steal. "
The stranger gazed in wonder around
| the miserable apartment, and he thought
what lesson child can teach.
"What is your Manner he asked, turn
ing to Robert. 49,
There was moments hesitation, then
the answer came, firm and clear. MY
name is Robert Corning Ellison"
"Surelv not the Robert Ellison who
carried off the honors at S. College?
said the stranger quickly. 81 am Grant
Sutton; you have not forgotten me-
For a moment the two men clasped
hands. "You know what | have been
YOU see what am" faltered Robert. 1t
| is but a step from the club house to pow
erty and degradation. Stop where you
are, Grant, if you value your own happl-
ness and the comfort and welfare of those
that are dear to you Taking Bertha,S
little hand within his own, he continued
mot another drop of liquor shall pass my
lips. From this time on will, with God
help, work with brain and muscle to re.
store to my loved ones home that shat
be blessed abiding place for all OF u.s.
81 too, have resolution to record,
said Grant Sutton gravely. Placing his
hand upon Bertha's golden curls, ne con
tinued: The lesson learned at the dawf
of this blessed anniversary will never b
forgotten, and henceforsh join hands
with. you, Robert, in resolve to turn my
back upon the demon that has wrecked Sc
many lives" =,
A ray of sunshine crept through th'
dingy window and rested upon the bowed
heads of the men whose hearts throbb7e
with the sweet consciousness that new
spirit was born within them; and as Il %
ert Ellison gazed into the clear, trathtu
ewes of his child, his heart was filled witt
exceeding joy that her faith IN God
goodness and mercy had been rewarded
| H. A. TAurston, in Presbyterian Banner