St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1895-11-08
ANNIE,S WAY or WORKING.

| cred into the study OF kew. Dr a. J. OOr-
don. of Boston, where he was holding |
counsel with two of his deacons, and |
now upon inquiry into the nature OF her
GRAND, a little shNl y preferred the request
to be allowed to become a member OF his
church.
"You are quite too young to join our
church." said one of the deacous, you
had better take run home, and let us
talk to your mother"
She showed no sign or running, how
ever, as her wistful blue eyes travelled
from one face to another OF the three
gentlemen sitting in their comfortable
chairs; she only drew little step nearer
to Dr. Gordon. He arose and with the
gentle courtesy that had ever marked
him, placed her in a small chair close be-
side himself.
Nov, my child tell me your nameand
where you live"
annie Graham, sir, and | live on x
street. go to your Sabbath-schooI."
"You do; and who is your teacher?"
Miss b. She is very good to me. y
"And YOU want to Join the church,"
The chid's face glowcd as she leaned
eagerly toward him, claspng her hands;
but all she said was Eyes, sir
"She cannot be more than six years
old, " said one of the dcacons, disapprov-
ingly,
Dr. Gordon said nothing, but quietly
regarded the small, earnest face, now be
coming a little downcast.
Il am ten years old-older than look, "
she said.
; ut is not usual for us to admit any one
so young to membership he said,
thoughtfully. "Wc have never done so;
!. still"
ut may make an undesirable prece-
f dent" remarked the other deacon.
j. The doctor did not seem to hear, as he
asked, "You know what joining the
: church is, Annie?'
, yes Sir' and sIic answered. lew
y questions that proved she comprehended
: the meaning of the step she wished to
= take She had slipped off her chair, and
n now stood close to Dr. Gordon knee
{ "You said last Sabbath sir that all
Il the Iomhs shoull he in the fold"
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u own lovely smiles. ut IS surely not Tor
e. us to keep them out. Go home now, my
g child will SIC your friends and arrange
e to take Won into membership We soon.
$ The cloud lifted The chd's face, and her
E. expression, as she passed through the
q door he opened Tor her. was one OF entire
Il peace
Inquiries made OF Annic'S Sabbath
j. school teacher proving satisfactory, she
Sc was baptized the following week, and
cXccpt Tor occasional information rou
, Miss b. that she was dong well, Dr.
u Gordon heard no more of her for about d
~ wear.
Then he was summoned to her funeral
". 1t was one OF Iune'S hottest DAYS, and as
" the u ,clur made his way alonr the mar
., row street on W men ANNE llau llNC0, n(
W. wished for a moment. that ne had askeC
" his assistant to come instead of himself
Inn, rs he ncared the house the croWC
filed him with wonder; progress wa,
- hinder,d and. as per orce he paused forf
w. moment his eve fell upon cripDled lac
", rryinp bitterly as he sat ON low door
" strn
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he asked
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