The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-17

nam INTO me cave, put a cup of milk by his
side, and left him TO sleep. At the close
OF the second day ManoH rose, refreshed
and vigorous
And now dost thou see to whom and
Tor what Thy life as TO be consecrated2'
asked The Hermit
Yes. answered the youth dreamny. q
nave had so long and strange vision that
1 seem TO have Travelled all over the world
world.
Now thou must go and b the serv-
ant or humanity-no one will recognize
thee; but shouldst thou desire TO confer
with me, thou hast but to think of thy
sainted mother, and thou wilt find thy
self by my side. But if thou committest
one wrong action, il is useless to think
81 tiny mother, for thou couldst not find
the way to my abode
Manoh took an affectionate leave of the
hermit, and promising to obey his in
stfGctons set forth on his journey IN
search of suffering Humanity. He had
gone but short distance when he over
took an aged woman. bent down under the
weight Of a bundle of faggots, and who
was compelled 10 stop continually to take
breath.
She trowned on the beautiful youth. for
she thought he was mocking her as he
approached, and asked her If she would
allow him to relieve her from her burden.
saying that he would carry il for her al
FAR as she wished to go.
But it is very heavy, and the way is
long groWled she
30 much the more reason that should
help you with it,, SAID Manol; and. seiz-
ing Inc taggot he set off at such a rate
that the old dame had difficulty in keep
ing pace with him. Their walk lasted
uhtli eVentide, when they arrived before
white washed hut, which was the danes
dbode. Manoi put down his burden and
hoddihg 10 the Old woman, was about to
continue, his way when she looked up
WIN astonishment, and asked
Are you going without any reward?
mere do you think TO rest this night?'
Mahoi pointed to the earth.
There is no want Of beds in the world.
SAID he, smiling
NO, young man, that shall not be
You snail have shelter in nv cot and
mere wlli be food enough for two of us
80 she bade him enter, and asked from
ing. was
Il come from the solitude of the noun-
tains, " said he "and l wish to take serv-
ice with some one"
asked. she
wages! oh, none whatever"
Mauon slept contented all the night
through, and when day dawned ne was
gultlIy stealing away having no wish to
Hau already arisen, and prepared for him
a boWl of goats milk and a slice Of black
'lSdu. Nmle ne was eating she said IT
VIII not allow you to depart without some
encouragement of the debt wnic | owe
you. This shall be my gift. Every good
actloh winch you may perform shall bene-
Mt yourself also, whether Others thank
YOU for it or not. while every had dead
shadl equally fall on your shoulders. DO
not forget this, my son"
Inc being endowed with this gift seemed
somewhat strange to ManoH; but he
thanked the Old woman and proceeded on
his way Very soon he came upon a man
lying half dead across the pathway; he
mad fallen from a rock. and seemed almost
crushed TO death, but moaned at inter-
vas-
MY child! OH my poor child, my Ma
riora!"
Manoli raised the injured man. and fol-
lowing his directions tenderly bore MIN to
his rustic cot
There, on the threshold stood the lowell
est maiden eyes had ever beheld: she was
no longer child and yet had scarcely
reached the maturity of maidenhood
Her large eyes were deep and dreamy;
her hair, black as the ravens wing, was
cooled neatly around her small head Rails
ing her tiny, delicate hands in terror, she
exclaimed:
ivory skin grew white as the walls of
their limewashed cottage.
DO not be afraid" said ManoH wish
ing to allay her misrepresentation; your
father has met with a slight accident hut
he will soon recover from its effeces. l
hope"
"Mariora, my child" groaned out the
wounded man; thou must not weep for
me. My death must not interfere with
thy happiness
Soon afterward the poor man became in
sensible, and remained unconscious for
many days during which time ManoH
never left his side, but tended and waited
on him like dutiful son, while the little
Mariora looked up TO him and obeved him
as If he had been an elder brother
She hoped that he would be able TO save
the life of her dear father; for without
that father, she said, weeping, she would
be quite abandoned and utterly alone In
the world.
Many nights and days these devoted
children watched by the side of the diving
man. but Marora so often was overcome
with fatigue chat she fen asleep with her
head on her fathers pillow Once as She
slept thus, the sick man regalned his con-
sciousneSs for time, and. feebly crashing
the hand of the youth said "Marlor7 "
Mauoh made gesture of assent. and
pressed the wasted hand of the diving
peasant, whose eyes SnOrt1y afterwards
closed for ever on this world
Manoh took up his sea- quietly by the
dead mans side, letting the fair Young
girl sleep on, so as TO gain strength 10
bear the deep grief that was to he her lot
an awakening. He was greatly perplexed
as TO what he should do with this orpban
child.
HAD but my dear mother been alive d.,
thought he, while, worn out with care ana
want Of sleep, he laid down on the floor
beside the dead mans couch. Hardly had
he closed his eyes when he found himself
all at once in the Hermits Cave. The he
nevolent old man welcomed him with
soothing words
BE free from all anxiety, my son: bring
the maiden TO me, and 1 will take charge
Of her for thee"
How is ID that you know everything"
asked Manoh, astounded.
Il know everything which concerns Won
for the spirit of your mother follows Won
everywhere and she conides in me. Leave
the maid in my care and continue vour
good works