The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-05-15

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Possibly you may when you ar
grown up" M
Grown up?aI do not think l shai
ever be very Target,
well, you have the most OF you
life before you at any rate. No On
knows what may happen; but let m
say you will never be any safer o
happier than you are right here"
Would thee like to go to our meet
ing?" said Mrs, Russell, the next Sab
bath morning. 1T may be sllen
meeting; We can never tell But, may
hap thee would find it helpful"
Certainly I'll go. May l ride m!
wheel?"
Thee might but wish the,
wouldn't. 1t sayors too much of The
world for the Lords day, don't thee
think? There is room in the Wagon
with us, and thee is very welcome,
Thank you; l will come with you
But why is one wheel more worldly
than four whees?"
Gentle Mrs Russell thought a mo-
ment, and said with a smile:
Really, friend, | cannot tell, only a
wagon does not appear so unseemIy;
at least, it does not attract so much at
tention. ="
II babe fair to be a silent meeting in,
deed, save for the song and twitterlngs
of birds in the trees. The men sat on
one side Of the white-walled room, en-
joying, perhaps, the only wakeful hour
Of absolute rest they had during the
busy summers week; the women sat
in long rows opposite, looking so de,
mure and spotless in their soft gray at
tire, that it seemed to the critical world
ling who watched them that they could
have no sins to repent of, no shortcom-
ings to bewail.
The silence was growing oppressive
when an old man rose slowly in his
place, and with closed eyes, and hands
clasping the rail in front of him, be-
gan to speak. After he had ended
few moments silence seemed to be the
benediction, and all arose, gravely
shaking hands, feeling strangely
strengthened and comforted.
I'm glad Friend Royce felt called
upon to speak to-day" said Mrs. Rus
sell, on the way home. It's a help
full thing to be instructed by one so
near to the Kingdom as he is. He's
eighty-two years old, and has always
lived in the faith, Did thee enjoy the
meeting, friend?"
Il was much interested in it, Mrs.
Russell"
The young people sat on the porch
that night, watching a glowing sunset.
IF it is wicked to love gay and beau
tiful things" Rachel said, why does
the sky look like that?"
My dear child, it is right to love
all beautiful things! Who says It is
wicked?"
1--WE always wanted a dress, pink, |
like that palest bit of cloud there, but
it would be sinful for me to wear it; it
is sinful for me to want one, or bon
net with flowers on it.
Rachel is getting some vain no.
lions" said her brother. 81 feel some
lines that the Friends are too strict,
-hough ought not to say it. ="
The mother came out and sat in the
glowing light. On her face was such
4 look of full content and serenity that
he restless questioning died away, and
)ver them all settled the holy peace of
he Sabbath evening.
The following week there was excite
nent in the little hamlet 1t was caused
~ marriage; and not only the kim
lred but the near neighbors were bid
len to it, as matter Of course
Thee was specially mentioned,
Triend White" said Mrs. Russell, when
fred declined going. They are not
If our people, but they are very wor-
by. They would feel hurt if thee did
lot come "
And so he walked with his hostess
nd her daughter to the wedding, feel
ng half amused, and half impatient
With himself for being decidedly ner-
Gus. The simple ceremony was soon
ver, and the cake and currant wine
PASSED, and then in the smiling sun
hine the bridal party rode away to
heir new home across the hills to the
westward.
Rachel had been intently curious.
he had hardly breathed during the {
ervlce, and her cheeks were rose-red, t
nd her eyes almost black. But as she t
at on the porch after tea she looked
unusually pale and weary. Here little
ands were clasped and she was watch
lg the fading light. At last she said T
owly:
will thee be married some time, !
riend White?" q
Fred started at the unexpected Ques-
on. r
why, don't know. child. Possibly n
may" 4
Marriage is solemn thing, isn't z
? And beautiful"
Solemn, certainly, and | hope heau-
full to those who engage in the vent
re. Do you ever expect to marry,
tile one?"
Il cannot say. That is as the Lord :,
ills" II
You will make sweet wife for some y
rtunate man in few years. And l =
III send you a beautiful wedding pres :,
It, with my best wishes. " :
A flush came and went, leaving her =
Ter than before, and she said quietly: Il
In heaven they neither marry nor :,
g given in marriage. but are as the