El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-11-11
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room, disturbed in many ways by thu
event which had so unexpectedly thrust
itself into her experience.
When she had time to think it al
over. she found herself condemned by
the very Judgment she had passed on
Rollin Page. What purpose had she in
iifer She had been abroad and studied
music with one Of the famous teachers
of Europe. She had come home to Ray
mond and had been singing in the First
church choir now for year. She was
well paid. Up to that Sunday two weeks
ago she had been quite satisfied with
herself and her position. She had shared
her mother 8 ambition and anticipated
growing triumphs in the musical world
What possible career was before her ex-
cept the regular career of every singer
She asked the question again and. In
the light of her recent reply to Rollln.
asked again if she had any very great
purpose in life herselff What would
Jesus dot There was fortune In her
voice. She knew it. not necessarily as
a matter Of personal pride or profess
sional egotism. but simply as a fact.
and she was obliged to acknowledge
that until two weeks ago she had pur-
posed to use her voice to make money
and win admiration and applause. Was
that much higher purpose. after all.
than Rollin Page lived fort
She sat in her room a long time and
finally went down stairs resolved to
have a frank talk with her mother
about the concert company's offer and
her new plan. which was gradually
shaping in her mind She had already
had one talk with her mother and knew
that she expected Rachel to accept the
offer and enter on a successful career as
q public singer.
ssMother." Rachel said. coming at
once to the point. as much as she dread
ed the interview. 81 have decided not
to go out with the company. l have q
good reason for it. -
Mrs Winslow was large. handsome
woman, fond of much company. ambl-
tious for distinct place in society and
devoted. according to her definitions OF
success, to the success of her children.
Her youngest boy. Lewis. ten years
younger than Rachel. was ready to
graduate from a military academy in
the summer. Meanwhile she and Rachel
were at home together. Rachel 8 father.
like Virginia's. had died while the fam
lily were abroad Like Virginia. she
found herself. under her present rule OF
conduct. in complete antagonism with
her own immediate home circle
Mrs. Winslow waited for Rachel to
go on
'eYou know the promise made two
weeks ago, mother?'
'sMr Maxwell's promisef"
s'No, mine. You know what it was,
mother p
81 suppose I do. OF course all the
church members mean to initiate Christ
and follow him as far as is consistent
with our present day surroundings. But
what has that to do with your decision
in the concert company's matter3'
ssIt has everything to do with it.
After asking, What would Jesus do z
and going to the source of authority fol
wisdom 1 have been obliged to say that
do not believe he would in my case
make that use of my voice. ="
'Why2 Is there anything wrong
about such careerf"
ssNo; don't know that can Say
there is"
''Do you presume to sit in judgment
on other people who go out to sing II
$500
they are doing what Christ would not
DOR
s'Mother. I wish you to understand
me. 1 judge no one else condemn ne
other professional singers 1 simply de
eide my own course. AS look at 1t,
have a conviction that Jesus would d.
something else.
ssWhat else?'' Mrs. Winslow had MOI
4 ,Slrar-
stand the situation or Rachel in thu
midst of it, but she was anxious tina
her daughters career should be as dis
tinguished as her natural gifts prom
ised, and she felt confident that whe1
the present unusual religious excite
ment in the First church had passed
away Rachel would go on with hel
public life according to the wishes O
the family. She was totally unprepare(
for Rachel's next remark.
'.What2 Something that will serv'
mankind where it most needs the serv
ice of song. Mother. 1 have made VI
my mind to use my voice in some wa.
SO as to satisfy my soul that am doing
something better thanpleasing fashion
able audiences or making money or ever
gratifying my own love of singing. an
going to do something that will satisf,
me when 1 ask. What would Jesu
dor and 1 am not satisfied and canno
be when l think of myself as singin:
myself into the career of concert com
pany performer.
! Rachel spoke with vigor and ear
nestness that surprised her mother. Mrs
Winslow was angry now. and she neve
tried to conceal her feelings.
+ sit is simply absurdl Rachel. yo1
| are a fanaticI What can you do2"
| 1.-THE world has been served by mel