Daily Yellowstone journal., 1891-10-30

Il had not seen it" said Mr.. Nor
gan with a sudden laugh, which seemed
TO come from his heart. Il see it
now"
Before they had finished breakfast
the waiter came up to see Mr.. Morgan.
"a lady to see you, sir. l told her
you were going to leave town in a few
minutes and were engaged, but she was
very urgent
The clergyman rose hastily and went
down to the library. A woman plainly
but comfortably dressed stood waiting
for him. She came hastily TO meet
him, evidently controlling some deep
emotion.
Il will not detain you, Mr.. Morgan,
bat | may never have the chance 70
speak to you again. l have something
20 tell YOU
Il am in no haste. BE calm he
said kindly.
u must tell you. l owe my life
W more than my life-to you. Wa
IA poor seamstress, III paid, hungry
wretched. a married man who SAID
lac loved me offered me a home. We
in Harrisburg then. Oh. if yen knew
what the temptation was L. mo, J
was SO weak, so tired, tired. Thcr.
was comfort. luxury. ! had nobody
not even a friend, to be shamed by my
disgrace. There was nothing TO hold
me back but the remembrance of my
mother. and she was in her grave. !
wandered the streets that evening,
| afraid TO go to my 20 and be alone.
/ came to the door of a little chapel
They we're singing. l crept in to es-
cape from myself in the crowd. You
prayed and preached. Mr.. Morgan, ]
shall always believe that God sent you
that night to my lost soul, to bring it
back TO him. You prayed for me
mel''
Her sobs choked her; she turned
J away.
Il thank God il l helped you, /" said
vii in a low voice.
"You saved mel' She came up 10
him and took his hand. Every word
you spoke was meant for me. You
showed me Christ standing near me,
ready to help. / went back 10 my
work the next day. He did help me.
/ married an honest man who loved
me, and we have prospered. l wish
you could see my husband and chill
dren. But | felt that | must tell yoI
that l owe all hat / am to you"
When Mr.. Morgan rejoined his wife
there was a light in his eyes which had
not been there for many days.
They had a long journey home, that
day. The rain beat OF the windows Ci
the car, and the air was chill. At one al
the stations two farmers came in who
were members Of Mr.. Morgan's church.
They met him with a shout Of delight.
His wife's heart beat faster az the sight
of the hoInely. kind faces. How they
loved Will, For much he counted in
their lives.
We thought you would be on thi.
train, one Of them said. 1T is tim,
you were at home. The village is go
ing 70 pieces without you. Ned Maskey
is at home from Montana and wants {,
take my Jennie back with him. They'v,
been engaged for years, you know
They're waiting for you 10 marry them
L want his blessings on my marriage,
Jennie said, with tears in her eyes, 20
day"
And old Mother Finn is worse,
said the other deacon, and she i
afraid she will die before you come
She thinks if the parsons beside he
she can go down quietly into the dari
valley"
Have you seen my children lately Z
asked Mrs. Morgan.
BLESS you, yes. See them every
day. We all took care Of them. Tt
tell you the truth, most of the folk.
will drop in TO welcome you tonight
Ny wife and the other women hav,
been boiling hams and baking cake,
for supper all day. Oh, you've no ide'
how we have missed you!'
As the train approached the station
the conductor came to Will and touched
his hat.
You do not know me, sirr
Mr.. Morgan hesitated.
SIS it not Jenningsf'
Eyes, Jennings" the mans fac
beamed with happy meanings. Yes
sir; I have held this position now fol
four years. You will see my house a
the next station-a pretty little cottage
My wife and the two babies are there.
II am glad to hear it, Jennings; glad
indeed"
He wrung the mans hand cordially.
Il knew you would be, sir" Jen
nings turned to call the next station
and then added hurriedly: II don
forget, Mr.. Morganl / don't forgetl'
and passed out Of the car.
WHO is that, WilT' asked Mrs
Morgan.
Don't you remember that poor
drunken Jake JenningsF
Whom you brought home and KEEP