Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1892-08-25

abort me? and my head aches now,
and he turned back but the idea Of bis
steaming thlrd-story room made him
hesitate, until the cool shadows and the
sinkle of the fountain drew him on.
The faint bell, pull was not answered,
and, really, unable to stand, he dropped
on the sofa in the hall and there Mrs.
Andrews found him asleep.
Oh he exclaimed, starting UP and
coiorlng furiousfy, pardon me-
1T Is who must beg pardon for
keeping you waiting, but here is my
apology, and she handed him a bunch
Of Mareehal Ne1l roses.
o. how delicious : hcexclaimed, in.
haling the fragrance.
How tired you must get in the bot
city + she said-'notlng his paElor, now
that the flush had faded, and his trem-
alous hand Cant you get Il vacation
and go home to your mother =,
i haye no home and no mother.'
My poor boy was the answer she
made; but her eyes, which filled with
tears, and the gentle carcss oil her hand,
spoke more than words.
No, am going to give you q curious
prescription, and send you off to take
bath before tea-there is nothing so re
fresbing. Mr.. Andrews always has one
when he comes from town.
Half an hour after, rested and re-
freshed, Calvin Wright came out on the
veranda to find tempting lunch of
Strawberries and cream, in sparkling
glass dishes, awaiting him, and he drop.
ped into a soft cushioned chair with a
sigh of pleasure. Ambrosial berries
they were to him, at least he. told the
boys that night that he had been in ral.
adise 80. ~
The dainty table with its excellent
drapery, and its quaint, delicate, old
china was a revelation to the boy who
had known nothing but third rate
boarding house fare, to say nothing of
the white robed figure at the head, and
the earnest souled man who heaped his
plate with delicacles and brought forth
his guest with as much interest as if he
had been the highest one in the land
instead of the youngest clerk in the ell
evator.
oh, WE'LL thought the boy, they are
rich, and have always had everything
they want; it is all luck anyway
But in the long talk that came after
tea. Mr.. Andrews told him how he had
come to Memphis with suit of butter
nut Jeans and 81 in his pocket; how he
had steadily worked his way up, stayed
on thro' the terrible years of pestilence,
and had the fever himself in hospital.
so you see 1t is not all luck.
did I say that, sir:'
No, you did not say 1t, but that IS
what you young ones all think. 1t is
courage, determination, persevcr
ance, and above all, it is Gods good
hand upon you-and that you can have
for the asAing-that makes mans sue.
cess in life.
THANK you sir said the young man,
Involuntary holding out his hand.
The elder grasped it cordially, saying
God bless you, my boy, and give you
the true success which may not be
here
Good night, Mrs. Andrews said
Wright, as the clock gave a warning
stroke. You will never know what
this evening has been to me. May
come again :?
Come whenever you can Thursdays
are to be my reception days, and if you
have any tired, homesick, sad or dis
couraged friends bring them with you
We will find some way to help them
X = j;
1t would take many pages to tell OF
that SUNNI r; how many tired shop
girls seamstresses and school teachers,
rs well as clerks, found haven of rest
in the beautiful homestead of Sweet
Content as it was APPLY named. The
pictures, the grand piano, the curious,
all played their part.
The story is not all written yet; its
circles are still widening, and only eter
nifty will reveal the whole.
She is al angel, said the young men;
BIT she is not, only consecrated SER
want doing her Masters work. and using
to the best advantage that which her
lord has committed TO her trust.
Are there not others whom He has
blessed with homes and lands who will
90 and do likewise?
One ounce murlmte Of potash in one
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