New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-18

nroved himself so far very tough customer:
"Nur could the master do less, say, ms VII
ovcrraa stoutIy 'seein' the lovely robe as the
young woman give to the little un. an hua r
standin' for him herself, so she De- "oo o'e''
herr o,, . suirt
cad rlance of Intelligence toward Doreen who
blushed scarlet ... e.. .ho nd
Now would follow the opportunity for the al
ministration of judicous rebuke. H..
lyon seem to have more faith in the app!ca-
ton of the material than the spiritual, MISS
Rivers" he observed dryy, when they hao lei'
the cottage far behind them -, =.
She was hurt, yet she did not aho" h'in '"
perceive ii. o,ono,ioou,
that the vulgar mind must DC ihhueh0eu AZ "
vulgar way. ,,,,,,
awaited one Should he waste an answer upon
bcro She had called them vulgar Ihere re-
/ NAMED nothing more to be said After all, ne
/ considered she was mere child "a very prety
F child and not without certain charm OF hei
But the Jordans." she ventured presently,
have conquered them after a STR ggle
yes but by what means!
at was the only way" There was strange
pathetic note in her voice that caused nm 70
peer into her blue eyes little anxiously. Ihey
were curiously misty he fancied 1t was 70 De
hoped she did not intend to cry On, these
/ wnmep hepers they were more difficult TO man
age than a whole parish full OF poor toiK Ihen
II flashed across him that she, at ieas'' htu
could not do otherwise than confess IL Ike
man At once noreen grew radiant. There was
no question OF tears now. He looked again 'nNo
her eyes to If they we're stu misty III ap
pearancp IL would be well TO KNOW fo'
/ future reference should the occasion arise.
Dorcen not understanding his motive, blushed
undeniably. . ,.;ao
this important question. and forthwith feil 10
wondering whether she was aware OF ms views
/ respecting the marriage OF clergy FernaPs ~
would be only fair to let her kno" that NJ, lo'
once had devoted his whole heart to ms worn
and that the accomplishment OF his DUTY was,
and always would be. his first ambition ana
object in life After all there was plenty %.
time yet to tell her this. She would not take
/ an interest In him as quickly as ne
one thing was certain. he must preak MN
self OF that absurd curiosity respecting her
/ eyes Meanwhile what was ii he had Wlshed 10
cay 10 her? But there was no mention o' her
harsh treatment ot her parishioners that day
ON the afternoon before the evenful sunday
Gran leaning upon the arm OF her kindly nelen-
Dor. Mrs Jordan. took IA trial trip TO tl ,
Tn. quaint old figure, In her funereal bonnet
and gala shawl having passed through w
B porch surveyed the interior OF the buIdlhs Win
Lrrathless interest not unmiXed with awe Gut
from the impre ssive gloom masses OF fragrant
blossoms Frightened the quaint oak carving
while autumn fruits in every shade of eold ana
russct peep,d sau,ily from their skfully iash-
toned nests or moss and leaves. Flowers OF the
field gathered 10y the humble hngers OF uie
door dcckcd the old gray stone"ork, WINE
frarr.,rt Metals from the crystal houses OF their
Weather ncignhors touched the table OF the
Lord with glory ,.
Il bc lookn for the marrers' Whispered "'"''
. excitedly.
nm these vegetables had not as yet been as
signed 10 their place Of honor They lay TO-
cethcr with Grams. which mad beer careluI,s
initiated. in confused heap IN the porch
where IN, CHEEKY voice OF the vicar Was PLAINLY
audible holding curously one-sided conVersa-
ton with some person unseen. To what glorious
distinction might not this wonderful mario"
attain? with a OBTAINING hand on her com
panion's arm Gran drew back into the shadow
/ 10 listen. Perhaps she might even near IL sdiu
that the Lord had deigned to accept her oHer-
/ ing, Who could tell?
ITS not the least use Miss RIVERS lhe 'icat
was saying. Il really cannot have the church
turned into a green grocers shop ana an III
/ different green Erocer's at that
Here a womans voice made ltseH heatu pro
/ testing family, but the manly tones continued
| Didn't you know what was overheard In the
I church last year? Some woman, dissenter'
/ too. Of all people. iikcncd the place TO Dig az
vertsen ent for seeds. Scandaous, WASH II !
. And II really won't DO, you KNOW IL rea'iy
won't do at all
But the vegetables are sent by the poor
pleaded his listeners voice softly.
/ We'll IL can't be helped" was the decided
/ answer THE church cannot be made into &
/ market garden to please any amount OF poor
/ people. John in well-known accents or com
mand-"put all the absurd vegetables into
I whcelbarrow and cart them down 70 the nos
pital with my compliments | do declare ne
/ added in confidential tones that they would
/ like To fill the whole place with green stun n
| didn't draw the line somewhere. As 1t is, the
effect OF our fine brasswork is entirely lost
among the flowers.
And on sunday" ventured the soft voice
| gently we are going to thank God for His
| flowers as well as ourselves for our brasswork
The vicar glanced sharply at the speaker. but
/ the eyes that met his gaze were purely, trust
fully blue and the face upturned to his inno-
/ cent as n flower. No sarcasm could have been