The Van Buren press., 1895-09-07

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would beza good time to do it. It's
to morrow. And" the womans face
lighted up-"they has 'em for remem-
branees of folks--name EN- for folks.
The boys at schools goin' to plant
some and call 'em Washington and
Lincoln and Grant; and me and IA
theirs goin' to plant one for each of
the children. It'll be named for 'em,
and they can tend to 'em and see 'em
Frow, Don't you think it's real nice
idee2"
"Yes, do" exclaimed Miss Susan,
heartily, her face beaming. in sympa.
thy. 81 q
And" went on the mother, in a
lowered voice, while pathetic express
sion shaded her face, there was one
little one that died-and we're going
to plant tree for her; and Fin goin'
to give the fruit to the little children
over to the poorhouse that's near our
place"
az think that's just lovelyr' whis-
pered Miss Susan, with a hand clasp Of
earnest feeling. 81 do hope all your
trees'll grow good. Pm sure they will.
Good-by-good-by.'
sSop,'' SAID ttils Nosnan. 81 goin' to
leave you couple of trees to remem-
Der us by. We got more'n just the
count, for fear some of 'em might die.
They're good sorts-we picked scm out
careful from the best in the catalogue;
for father, he says when you're goin'
to give good care you'd better give it
where it's worth giyin'. Two O. them
bell-flowers. Jim.
"And say"--with the enthusiasm be-
longing with charming new idea
well stay and help you plant 'em.
No; 'twon't take long. Jim'll dig, and
the rest of.us'll look about for the best
mulch you've got. Well all take hold
for good luck" e=as
They make little frolic of it, bright
ened and warmed by the glow Of
mutual kindly feeling. zr4sf
Now, be sure and send us word how
they get on when you have chance"
Years later, not very many, Miss
Susan went to missionary meetings
with new joy beaming in her face;
and it was noticed that the gentle
little woman did not sit with pitiful
look and downcast eyes when collec-
ton was made or subscription paper
passed. So l= ;
"How she ever does it's more than I
can tell" said Mrs. Barrows, the min
ister's wife; but she always has some.
thing to give."s
"And gives it with such good will,'
said Mrs. Deacon Ray "And won't be
passed by. Feels absolutely hurt and
sighted if we don't let her know all
the objects. Now, here's this call to
help out the Bible woman in Japan.
In hurry, too. We can't wait till the
next meeting, so I've got to go round"
"And you don't dare to miss Miss
Susan"
mo. You'll go out there with me,
won't you?"
"Yes."
'It isn't very pressing call, you
see, Miss Susan,' the deacon's wife
went on, after stating her business;
land the moneys most raised. Only
only come to you because we know
you always like to know what's being
done-not because we expected any
thing 1t isn't your turn again yet,
after all you've given since the year
set in" '-'F H .oAe
Miss Susan's face shone.
II have a bit OF money, that's just
come In. r'she said. ~ might just as
we'll make up that three dollars as
keep it lying idle" 31 Il
"Nfiss Susan! There isn't woman
| in the society that gives as you do.
One would think the Lord put 1t right
into your hand" - siaE,f aag-.s
.I guess Ho does. Come out here
and see'' sgslg. ~ y .....,. + +
She led them into her little garden.
Half a. dozen fruit trees were there,
| two of them. almost within reach OF
the kitchen door. - Y. ,,f,5s .ss q,
Look at them two," she said, point
ing to them in pride. 81 didn't buy
EN-; they come to me unexpected,
years ago. And I'm willing to say that
| the sun shines brighter on 'em than
on the others, and that the cold winds
amt as cruel to 'em. For they always
blossom earlier'n the others-and look
at them apples up therel'
| Sure enough the golden fruit was
good to look at as It still drank In the
mellow rays of the partial sum- f1 3 y
"These two stand sheltered from the
north wind",-began Mrs. Barrows
"And fancy you give them little
better care than the others, suggested
tho deacon's wife, noticing the pains
taking cultivation about the roots
'.Perhaps that has something to do
with it." gre ...-., ,....s
Nom" said Miss. Susan, firmly.
..That isn't it, It's cause they're the
Lords own trees. | promised Him all
that should ever grow on 'cm. named
,etn Goodness and Mcrcy-cause that's
what I always pray to have follow
them that gets what He sends 'em
through these trees. And just after
they began to BEAR" went on Miss
Susan, with triumphant air, the
railroad came through Shelbyville, and
now there's men going through the
country paying cash, and always glad
to get such apples as mine. Mercy's s
full yet, you see; but Goodness ripens
q little earlier. and | sold the apples
off it yesterday. I've got what you
want, and enough left for the winter
calls. Then what Mercy brings Will
do for my givings next summer till
I,
Returning to the house she opened
her purse, still with the radiant face
""r guess you're right" Susan" said
the minister's wife, gently. II haven't
doubt the Lord sends His best to