The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19


Elmer. Maurice and Jack stood 10y,
while their father took the cover off the
Dig box the expressman had leit In the
DAHL IL bore various foreisn labels on its
Sides. proclaiming The fact that it had
travelled au Che way from Rome, King
dom of italy.
"A picture from Aunt Bella" cried Jack
catching glimpse of the interior. "An-
other Madonna. or Holy Family, I'm bet,
'Ir Remission Hfted out of the box "a
picture framed .u antique oak. and placed
81 where the FAMILY could have good
l..V OF 10. An appraised arm holding "a
sword. poised wing % splendid Muscular
t-.re. with one foot placed upon pros
tate object conveying the .4ea Of great
strength and furious motion. burst upon
tra vision of the three boys who gazed at
8. 'n silence.
"Gul1's Archaurei Michael exclaimed
tHaIr mother. who came and looked over
Jacks shoulder BELLA knew that ! al
Ways admired that picture Truly, it is
ones very idea of Che first Of the angelic
DIar-Micbad. who excels in strength"
What is that he has his foot upon?'
asked Elmer
"lt IS Lucifcr the prince Of darkness. A"
replied DIS mother "See how the light
strikes fJl upon ST. Michael. scarcely
f.lahiug the figure OF Satan beneath. The
contrast between the angel and the fallen
'.e is very fine. Let as hang the picture
lH the s.ttiug-iCom. where YOU can see il
every day, 10 win serve 10 remind you Of
ie difference between the powers OF coed
and evil You need reminding OF IT, once
t while 1 ana afraid. boys"
SD the angel was hung i'm the place Of
Donor on the sittng-room wall, where the
morning li-ht fen upon him as ne stood
clothed in the divine power given him at
lis creation. The boys. going IN and out,
t'ten glanced 40 his radiant face and up
a'ted sword. as he regarded the downfall
Of tho power OF evil lying at his feet; and
or they looked an unspokeH desire some
Tines arose I'm their hearts to do some
rIrg ass grand and heroic as did this con-
qe1ng argcl
Eut It seemed as n. I'm their everyday
Ives, there was very little chance for hero
im or deeds Of prowess. The Remission
tys. though fun OF fun and life as other
lows are. were neither very good nor very
ti. and managed TO slide along from
day 10 day without causing their parents
much anxiety about them.
guess ST. Michael squelched the
Vince OF darkness for good and all
faer." said Jack one evening, when MIR
ti Mrs. Remission. coming in. found
@ c1 the floor, his arms under his
looking al the picture on the wall
t believe there was much left OF
wen the angel got through with
looks as IL be meant business
...inr"
Dt oe too sure" said Airs. Kenis-
Craving ON her gloves "The power
@ pay gssert itself when you least
Dr. sonny. 10 Us apt % take some
'metlve forms. go be on the look
ray appear any day"
81, H0y went ont 10 take the car for
f 5iapnony Concert Mr. Remission
ltck 20 say. "Be good. boys. stay
r. house and SO 90 bed at 8
c lay on the floor and kicked the
. TOT some time while Elmer and
tH. ' oo"n TO read by the library
=, "iol stupid. staying i'm with nothing
So saia Jack az last getting mn ana
l, Wing himself into a chair by the win
Ts. Wish something would happen
..,. Ni'3 OF everything"
D..,,. va me Loyal Little Red
t.s Elmer "first.r story
L"1 Faunueroy.
a.d 5.r. "... 70 iead stories about girls
ws C.ansl Clang,
U.e bo,.D alarm quickly ang out wb,la
nrt COUNTED tine strokes.
Js.I .lA that's the next box" ssia
ea.s Iihs out Of The window. oIfere
b. IA 80, 'Nsine' as one went rafting
"Ol suI three minutes BY the clock.
the ys. lets 80 TO the fret What's
he e,,oa ',aylng here gaping al nothingg'
'"A'Hhs into The hall, and put