The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-07-30

shook her head; but the idea was new
one, and she was a brave little girl, 80
she said. hesitatingly:
II suppose i might try, but how can
you help"
II know" said Harry. It's some
thing like our song United We Stand
Wen all have fun together"
SO these little philosophers started out
10 enjoy their week at sea. and learn
the lesson of doubling all good things
by sharing them with others.
The ship had glided steadily on until
now IL had come abreast of Bedoes
Island. and its famous statue. The
grand woman figure lowered aloft In the
clear air. holding the torch whose bright
upbt was a fitting symbol Of the lib
erty given TO all people in our dear
INV. amt she bigl" exclaimed lilly,
az the three hung over the side Of the
vessel. and waved their hands in gallant
salute.
'she's got to be big to be like liberty"
replied Harry. MY mamma says II Is
one of Gods very best presents to men.
and 1 don't s'pose Gods presents could
be little
The short day was nearly over as the
big ship went on in the widening waters.
passing the grim old forts, fast tumbiing
into decay the houses and towns smut
I'm by the trees Of Staten Island, ana
the low fat sands Of the Jersey coast
AS the little travellers watched the re-
cedng shores suddenly there came over
the waters a faint light, which made the
waves look silvery, and fingered on thelr
faces like a parting blessing.
Goodnight Miss Liberty" said Maui
i
the others echoed. Goodbye
THE next morning Harry and Maud
were at the breakfast table bright and
early. but looked in vain for THY. VINO
had promised 20 appear at the same
hour. They had seen her safely to her
room the night before. room shared
with an elderly lady travelling alone.
go. dearl l s'pose she's SICK, saiu
Harry. plying any one who had 10 lie
In q stuffv berth when they should De
romping on the deck But never mlho-
we'll have a good time alone"
ct seems TO me you have forsotteh
vour COMPACT" my boy" said his MOTHER
gently you told me last night You
were going to help give Tilly one bright.
bappv week. Don't you think you had
better carry out that good thought by
looking up your little playmateF
Harry blushed and hung his head
minute. then looked up quickly ana said'
"Tbat's 50. mamma. / did forget about
united we stand But l won't DO so
again. We did promise 10 help her' ana
certnly must do it..
A few minutes later they were standing
before stateroom No. q, tapping gently
on its closed door. T.,
'NVho's there?" came Ttllys voice III
answer. through the keyhole.
"Only Harry and Maud"
"Oh I'm so giadw she cried. as the
door opened lust wide enough to let her
slim ont. ''rhe lady in there has been
dreadful sick all night and I've been TAX
ing care Of her she eroans all the time,
and saws. oh. me- why ever did conner
hone she amt touched in the head
"NIavbe"-she went on after pause
I'm which Harry gravely considered the
possibility OF being touched in the heau'
and wondered how IL would feel-"Maybe
can come and get my breakfast, Tor
she's more quiet now she turned 10
close the door gently, when a voice came
from within:
Child. child. where are you going? l
want YOU"
"Therew lilly said, turning back again,
'Ill have 10 wait a while longer lou
60 and play, and I'll come az soon as 1
can"
"Oh, come low" urged Harry. What
do YOU care for an old woman you don't
even known
Tnly hesitated moment then she
said. br1vely:
You're real good to want me, but
she wants me more. ] guess. Id better
tend TO her first
Maud threw her arms around her new
friend and gave her q good hug, saying:
Come as soon as you can then. lilly
Wen be playing on deck" And the
two eager figures bounded away while
the third one turned quietly back 10 prac-
ticc the beauty Of usefulness. 1T Is a
peculiar kind OF beauty. this one of I'M
selhshness. When we are approaching
1t, It looks very often hard and rough.
and positively hOmely; but when we are
able to turn around and look back on it,
then we see 1t shining like pure gold.
Boys and girls will understand this who
know how very glad they are made by
the remembrance OF every kindly word
and deed they have said or done. These
three little people had each their pleas
ures, but Tilly's was Of the higher order.
Up on deck. Il grand play in the rig
ging was in order A pretty picture they
made. the sturdy lad and winsome lassie,
as ne 1Alflulll NANaAitA iiNA vi ti4N sway
ing ropes which creaked in the wind.
The salt breath Of old ocean made deeper
roses bloom In their cheeks frightened
the young eyes, and sent every curling
hair flying in wild tangle,
Bless the children, how happy they
are!" said the bluff captain, as he walked
about. keeping sharp lookout for posi-
bic danger They make the whole ship
lively"
yes. indeed agreed gentle pale
faced lady, who was enjoying the sight
from her steamer chair. They are real
little missionaries. They teach all OF us
lessons OF contentment and joy-even the
crusty DOCTOR" she added, pointing to
dignhcd. spectacled old gentleman. VINO
had stopped In bis stately promenade 10
help Maud get one round higher on her
perch
Several hours OF fun went by. They
made visit TO the engine room and saw
the great machine which never got tired,
but day ana night worked ITS huge arms
In the effort Of sending the ship along;
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