The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1899-12-22

spend. So that is what l have been
trying to do. When 1 asked, as you
did. What would Jesus dor that was
my answer. 1t has been also my
cross.
Rollins voice was so low on the last
sentence that Rachel had difficulty in
hearing him above the noise around
/ them, but she knew what he had said
She wanted to ask what his methods
were, but she did not know just how to
ask him. Her interest in his plans was
larger than mere curiosity. Rollin Page
was so different now from the fashion
able young man who had asked her TO
, be his wife that she could not help
| thinking of him and talking with him
rs if he were entirely q new acquaint-
ance.
They had turned off tho avenue and
were going up the street to Rachel's
home. 1t was the same street where
Rollin had asked Rachel why she could
not love him. They were both stricken
by a sudden shyness as they went on
Rachel had not forgotten that day. and
Rollin could not forget is. She finally
broke long silence by asking him what
she had not found words for before.
, ''In your work for the clubmen, with
your old acquaintances, what sort of
, reception do they give your How 90
you approach them7 What do they
say2"
| Rollin was silent when Rachel spoke
He answered after moment:
"Oh, it depends on the mani A good
many of thom think l am O crank !
have kept my membership up and am
in good standing in that way. try to
be wise and not provoke any unneces
sary criticism, but you would be sur.
priscd to know how man1 Of the men
have responded to my appeal l could
hardly make you believe that only
few nights ago dozen men became
honestly and earnestly engaged in q
conversation over religious questions.
have had the great Joy Of seeing some
of the men give up bad habits and be-
gin new life What would Jesus do?
1 keep asking it. The answer comes
slowly, for am feeling my way along
One thing ! have found out-the men
are not fighting shy Of me- l think
that is good sign. Another thing-I
have actually interested some of them
in the Rectangle work, and when it is
| started up they will give something to
| help make 1T moro powerful, and, in
addition to all the rest, / have found q
way to save some Of the young fellows
from going to thepad In gambling"
Rollin spoke with enthusiasm. His
face was transformed by his interest In
the subject which had now become q
pari Of his real life. Rachel again noted
tho strong, manly, healthful tone Of
his speech With it all she knew was O.
deep, underlying seriousness which felt
the burden Of the cross even while car
rying it with JOY. The next time she
spoke it was with swift feeling of
| justice due to Rollin ald his new life
"Do you remember reproached you
once for not having any purpose worth
living for2" she asked, while her beau
tifnl face seemed to Rollin more beau
tiful than ever when he had won suffi-
cient self control to look up II want
to say feel the need Of saying, in JUS
tice to you now, that honor you for
your courage ard your obedience to
your promise. The life you are living
now is very noble one.!"
Rollin trembled. His agitation was
greater than he could control. Rachel
| could not help seeing it, They walked
along in silence. At last Rollin said Il
II thank You. 1t has been more than
l can tell to hear you soy that" He
looked into her face for one moment
She.read his love for her in that look, |
but he did not speak.
When they separated, Rachel went
into the house. and, sitting down in,
her room, she put her facs in her hands
and said to herself: 81 am beginning
'aw what 1t means to be loved by
shall love Rollin Page.
>W sayingf Rachel
Sorgotten"--