The evening times., 1896-01-15

frowned slightly at my appearance; said
that she thought the lady asked for was
not at home, aud then went off to lind
out. leaving me seated in a broad hall
way, where the literary atmosphere OF the
house and the simple refiurments of cOm-
fort were as apparent as in the very Ii
brary Itself. ! sat down to wait.
In n very short time the lady herself
came down the broad stairs TO see me. she
looked at me with comprehension before
l had time TO speak to her, and her look
was gentle. gracious, and receptive. tod
Mrs. Mcfarland in very few words, and
without any cant. that was reduced to the
necessity or seeking help by series OF mis-
fortunes. and having heard 50 ire
quentiy of ber generousness and heipfulnesS
/ had come u her FOR advice in my trouble.
She sat down by me sympathetical.y
and with delicacy OF Questioning drew
from me he story which l bad by This
time rounded out 10 the semblance OF prob
ability. Some one interrupted Us, and she
CONSIDERABLY took me Into the library.
Ny story made her thoughtful and she
scanned my face.
u want work I said, land ain willing
10 do anything for my necessities at the
present. But | can't bear the thought
Of / stainmered and paused.
Il know she replied; ''yod dislike going
out to service. You have a good face, and
| should think you could work yourself
into more congenial employment than
place TO live at the present ana no way
10 get food?"
Yes. ma'am.'
GAVE HER LITTLE.
We'll. it is Saturday afternoon. a Id you
won't be able to do anything before next
week. | think the very best thing you can
do is To- go to the Central Union Mission over
Sunday. l can give you a letter to Mrs.
Carroll that am sure will get you in there
if it is a possibility. She is a sweet,
Christian woman, and you will get along
there very nicely, 1 know. VIII you go
there?'
Il will, indeed.''
That's right. And next week you'll
be able to get something to do. am think
ing l may be able to get you in at the
Sibley Hospital To study for a trained
nurse. That is very nice work; would you
like that?'
''oh, very much. Do YOU really think
you could get me i'll there?''
Il VIII do the best can. will interest
myself i'll that matter right away. OF
course, You must be willing TO take anything
you can do until things can be arranged for
you; but when anyone persists in trying
and keeps willingly at work life always
comes around and straightens itself out with
time. / will go and write a letter for you
to the Mission; that's the best thing to do
tonight
She wrote the following letter and gave it
to me:
Dear Mrs. Carroll. or Mrs. McAichael:
Please do take this poor girl in over Sunday.
/ will come in to see her about tomorrow
anu Will an get u
place for her as soon as possible. Her story
seemed straight to me. and surely she is in
great distress. Hastily,
M L. D. MCFARLAND"
As she gave me the letter, she asked me If
1 was hungry, and told her was.
"Ah, that is too badr' And there was
genuine and warm sympathy in her voice.
Il will go and get you some cracoers or
something. and you can take 1t down there
with you and eat it in the mission. Their
kitchen will be closed at this time, and I'm
afraid you'd find it dreary waiting
PACKAGE OF FOOD.
She went ava v to the kitchen and soon re-
turned with a little paper, in which she had
put some crackers, cheese and gingerbread.
On giving me it she explained that she
was coming to see me on the following
day, and that ] must Try to be happy and
contented there and would certainly be
helped.
they have for you to do, know, and then
tomorrow you must go to the services.
They have very pleasant religious services.
Are you Christian, my dear?''
shook my head.
"You must give your heart to Jesus,
then, 1t will make ali your life differ
ent, and will make you a happy woman.
VIII you go to the services?'
Eyes, ma'am."
"That's right, Jennie. God bless you,
child. Now cheer up"
She let me out Of the door herself and
as ] went down the street l thought here
was true charity.
Oh, these women, these good womeni
They are perpetual sunlight in the world
and are forever drawing at the roots OF
humanity, inspiring it to sturdier and
Dobler growth. They are everywhere in
our broad country, leading their unobtru-
sive, helpful lives.
AS went back toward Lafayette Square