The Helena independent., 1892-04-17
.FLORENCBS RIP ERATIOy,
AN EASTER STORY,


ysRfHEN FLORENCE THAYE II
SAJE1s started for church that bright
oYsX0 Easter afternoon her thoughts
were full of . story Aunt Margaret had
been reading aloud the evening before,
and when Paulina Ross and Ruth Leonard
Joined her she began talking about It, The
three girls had come into town for the
Easter service. They had been to Trinity,
and now they were going TO children's
service.
ibid you over read "A Girls Darina?'"
she asked.
ga Girls Daringp" said Ruth. ''No-I
don't think 80. What is it2 A book?'
"No, only short story; but it's perfectly
splendid! There's this girl Sarah. and she
makes up her mind she will be bravo in
every little thing that comes along, you
know. and"
ooh, yes" broke in Paulina, .'and after
she tries that for few days she saves
somebody from drowning or prevents q
great railroad accident. or something,
doesn't shep'
"Well, yes." said Florence laughing, and
then she gave en- outline of the story.
s'But," added she, ''though it is always so
in stories, don't believe it happens in real
life that any ordinary girl like one Of us.
for instance, ever has very much influence
or ever could make difference in the way
things would turn out"
And then they were at the church door
and they went in without further CONVERSE
tion.
The Easter Sunday afternoon service wae
particularly for the children and young
people, Mr. Brooke Herford's talks al
these times were full of inspiring anecdotes
aud PRACTICAL illustrations. Hls subject
this bright April afternoon was "Fa!thtul-
ness.'' Florence felt as though Mr.. Herford
had overheard the talk on the way to
church. for he dealt directly with many Of
the queries aroused by the story. HE that
is faithful in that which is least is faithful
also in much,n' was the text.
tt was the 18th of June, the date on
which fell the grand annual church picnic.
ban town. Many families from the city
always came out, and Aunt Margaret had
always given the preparations her best
thought. But to-day she was obliged to go
to sick friend. Moreover, the one maid
had been called away by sickness. A thous-
ence.
'You will have to lock the house and see
that everything is all right before you leave
it." said Aunt Margaret. II want you to
promise you will not only lock up with great
care but, the very last thing before you
60"
"Oh. know" said Florence. laughing;
'you want me to take last look as you
always do"
'Yes, that is what want; and don't for
get it, Florence. Even if you are sure you
have locked every door and window; just 60
NIL around the house the very last thing. II
is ereat satisfaction and great safe
guard.''
II will,'' said Florence. TN leave my
lunch basket on the front steps and pretend
! am starting off and then will 90 back
and look the house over; so don't worry,
Aunt Margaret"
Florence had plenty to keep her busy.
and it was half past eight before she was
through. But, "Ihere!' she said at last
Everything is done. And now ] must get
off as soon as ever can! An I've got to dc
is to get nv hat and jacket, and take my
last look,'''
just as Florence sat her lunch basket Or
the step, the wagon which was collecting
the baskets drove up, and Mr.. Ross called
out, IF you hurry, Florence, you'll oatcl
Paulina. for she's just across there on he1
way to Ruth's.'
''Oh, good I'll catch her." said Florence
''Here's my basket"
Mr.. Ross drove away and Florence rar
back to shut the door. She had her hanc
on the knob hut suddanlv remem b0rin