New-York tribune., 1891-10-18


Mr. Waldo.
BE you Rachel P' cxciaimed the man, putting
out his limp hand. /" | DECLARE YOU do have some
Of her looks. But little girls change in ten years
Walk right in. think s likely she'll want your
Mr. Waldo hitched the horse pending the de-
cision of his wife In regard TO II.
As the three began TO walk up the path the
door was Nrown open By porty woman whose
bright eyes seemed 10 dart ray Of light down
upon the newcomers. The moment one saw this
woman knew why Mr.. Waldo was called Mrs.
Waldos husband
Il s'pose it's Rachel Faxon," she said in a
bTRSps Se N9e peb How IN do bSS gGSp Of Sp yon
BENJAMIN, Rachei's horse ought to be taken out
n rubbed down"
= YES" said Mr.: Waldo, the hoss ought to be
taken out n rubbed down" He turned back to
perform this duty
The mini/er had teasing doubt in his mind
Brother and Sister Dickson and their sick baby.
In the next few moments the doubt grew 10
such size that it to his mind like hair
shirt to the baby.
When the invitation to tea was given by Mrs;
Waldo, and repeated by Mr.. Waldo, who had
come in and was standing in the doorway listen
ing, Mr. Whitehead replied that he wished ne
could stay, but he had some duties that must De
attended TO.
He found it almost poignantly difficult TO say
good-by to Miss Faxon He told her in an under
tone that he felt that he must call on Sister
Dickson.
But IL is a wrench to go away now, he ADDED
Mrs Waldo heard him.
Don't 90 and make martyr of yourself"
she said brisky You must be just aching TO
stay here You'll have an hour before tea ca, now ~"
and you can have long talk with Rachel Tor
I'm going TO try one of them new recipes for hot
gingerbread that she's brought. What is 1t /?
The Dickson baby having fits !? That baby was was
always having um. And what could you do
Pray spose. But folks don't want man kneel-
ing somewhere praying when they are hustllng
| 6annplS
| You'd better stay here"
Mr. Whitehead looked at Miss FaXon, who
would not do more than give him vague smile
%I'li go and ask how the baby is now" he
| said, and I'll hurry back, Mrs. Waldo"
He strobe of; his long legs taking him over
The girl stood on the piazza looking after
him. Mrs. Waldo came and gazed over her
II s'pose you know what you're about Rachel"
| she said in tone of coincidence. agree that
he's an awful good 2n I'm 1d @ yo9 pd
up the whole dooring time for fear you'll fali
| from grace"
Il certainly believe know what am about
"I CANT help .ptying young folks, remarked rem
| Mrs Waldo putting her hand on the girls arm
They're so awful sure about things Now les
| look over them receipts.
| That evening when Mis- FaXon was waiK1ns
| along the path that was all the sidewalk there
was in Fraction Corners, and was listening 70 MI.
Whitehead's tenderly eager talk. he suddenly
paused to lift his hat and greet girl who was
| coming rapidly toward them. II was dark, but
Rachel knew the girl by her erect carriage ana ny
her unlikeness TO the other people she had seen
II thought She would come TO the meeting
| tonight" he remarked. g feel that she needs
what this world cannot give I've believed her 70
| be interested, but she is inclined TO scoh: She
| even been afraid that / have borne her on my
mind before the throne of grace to the unjust
exclusion Of some others: 1t is curious 1a hTw you
| person so refined with such keen mind and
and fascinating susceptibilities. How do you ac-
| count for such instances, Rachel? wrote 10
you that was called upon TO demonstrate In my
| capacity as clergyman. with young woman.
ais that the girl suddenly and almost sharply
| inquired Miss Faxon.
Yes, Perhaps did not mention her name
Rachel felt quick, jarring sense Of she knew
She had pictured the girl with whom Mr.. White
| head had talked as something very different.
She sat down on one of the most remote benches
in the desoae little vestry Of the desolate little
meetng-house They were early, for the minister ms e
| arrive. He wished ~ sit and think he said
Miss Faxon saw the people come in. They came
by twos and threes until the small room was fuil.
| Chairs were brought from some place and put in
the asles, and the space in front OF the settees.
| When there not revival in progress tnere
| were usually hardly more than dozen present.
Most of the faces Of the men were stod, with n
| kind of intentness upOn them They had heads
| running back a good DEAL leaving tnelr weather
beaten features in manner exposed. Their boards.
when not long, were Of growth since the previous
| Sunday morning. now five days ago. They had
large mouths which opened little when their
owners were listening
Miss Faxon wondered why the women seemed
so much more alert and intelligent.
When Lola Gray appeared in the doorway Miss
Favon was painfully aware that She had been
looking for her.
As the girl stood there hesitating, some one in
the crowd began to sing A strong nasal sound
preceded the first word.
"M-m-Broad is the road that leads to death,
And thousands walk together there;
But wisdom shows narrow path.
With here and there traveller