The sea coast echo., 1895-10-05

them Quito the road with good wishes
and good-bys
''l'm more'n I can tell obliged TO
you, said the woman heartily. "And
herc--I want TO leave you remem-
brance of our visit"
She pointed to largo bunch OF
Young trees in the back OF the wagon.
the roots OF which were carefully
wrapped.
They're apple trees, "she explained.
me and father has for long time felt
we weren't attending enough TO raisin'
n bit OF fruit--such help In the fam
lily. And when Jim came from school
the other day he was full OF how they
was tellin' about the governor hayin'
appointed n trce-plantin' day. That
was--Jim, you can talk II bettcr'n
me--"
But Jim was bashful; so his mother
went on:
They want folks to plant trees most
anywhcres. Any kind OF trees they
like--on their farms or round school.
houses or churches. Aud 40 when we
heard of IL, me and father said II
would be good time to do II. Its
TO morrow. And" the womans face
lighted up-'they has EN- for remem-
brances OF follSs--namc 'em for folks.
The boys at schools goin' 10 plant
some and call 'cm Washington and
Lincoln and Grant; and me and fa-
ther's. .goin' TO plant one for each of
the children. TN be named for 'em,
and they can tend To 'em and see 'em
grow. Don't you think It's real nice
idee?"
"Yes, do" exclaimed Miss Susan,
heartily, her face beaming In sympa-
thy.
And" went on the mother, In a
lowered voice, while pathetic express
sion shaded her face, there was one
little one that dicd--and were going
TO plant tree for her; aud I'm goin'
to give the fruit to the little children
over to the posrhousc that's near our
place" u6 :
II think that's just lovely" whIs-
pcrcd Miss Susan, with hand clasp Of
earnest feeling. 'I do hope all you'd
trees'il grow good. I'm sure they will.
Good-by-good-b
stop" said the woman. "i goin' TO
leave You couple OF trees to remem-
berus by. We got more'n just tho
count, for fear rome Of EN- might die
They're good sorts--we picked 'cm out
careful from the best in the catalogue:
for father, he says when you're goin'
TO give good cnre you'd better give IL
where It's worth giyiR. Two o. them
bell-nowers, Jim.
And say"--with tho enthusiasm be.
longing with charming new idea
"we'll stay and help you plant 'cm.
No; 'twon't take long Jim'll dig, and
the rest OF us'll look about for the best
mulch you've got. Wen all take hold
for good luck"
They make little frolc of IL, bright.
.ened and warmed by the glow Of
mutual kindly feeling.
-ssNow, DE sure and send us word how
they get on when you have chance. y
| Years later, not very many, Miss
Susan went to missionary meetings
with new JOY beaming in her face;
and 1t was noticed that the gentle
little woman did not sit with pitiful
look and downcust eyes when collec-
tion was made or o subscription paper
passed.
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 togive"
And gives IL with such good will"
said Mrs Deacon Ray. ''And won't be
passed by. Feels absolutely hurt and
sighted II we don't let her know all
the objects. Now, here's this call 10
help out the Bible woman In Japan.
Ina hurry, too. We can't walt till the
next meeting, 40 rvcgot TO go round. .
| And You don't dare to miss Miss
Susan"
NO. Youth go out there with me,
won't youP" IN
| "Ycs."
| ut isn't very pressing call, YOU
see, Miss Susan" the deaeon's wife
went on, after stating her business;
and the moneys most raised. Only
three dollars more to make up. We
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 vet,
after all you've given since the year
set in" Nt4EF
Miss Snsan's face shone.
| II have bit OF money that's lust
come in" she said. 81 might just as
well make up that three dollars as
keep 1t lying idle aE8E
"Miss Susan! There ism a woman
in the society that gives as you do.
One would think the Lord put ii right
into your hand"
II guess He does. Come out here
| and see"
She led them into her little garden.
Half a dozen fruit trees were there,
two Of them almost within reach OF
the kitchen door
Look at them two" she said, point.
ing to them in pride. II didn't buy
EN-; they come to me unexpected,
years ago Aud I'm willing to say that
the sun shines brighter on EN- 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 there!'
Sure enough the golden fruit was
good TO look at as it still drank in the
mellow rays of the partial SUI.
''These two stand sheltered from the
north wind"-began Mrs. Barrowa
And 1 fancy you give them little
better care than the others, suggested
the deacons wife, noticing the pains
taking cultivation about the roots.
Perhaps that has something to do
with it,
Nom" said Miss Susan, firmly
That isn't it. Its cause they're the
Lords own trees. promised Him all