The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1899-11-10

Virginia paused near Rachel, and he
pale, earnest face lighted up.
" believe that too. The number O
chose who have promised to do as Jesu
would is increasing If we once have
eay' 900 such disciples in Raymond
the saloon is doomed But now, dear
want you to look at your part in thi
plan for capturing and saving the Rec
tangle. Your voice is a power. hav,
had many ideas lately. Here is one O.
them. You could organize among til,
girls musical institute. Give then
the benefit of your training There are
some splendid voices in the rough there.
Did any one ever hear such singing as
thatyesterday by those women2 Rachel,
what beautiful opportunity You
Shall have the best Of opportunity in
the way of organs and orchestras that
money can provide, and what cannot
be done with music to win souls there
INTO higher and better and purer iv-
ingP'
Before Virginia had ceased speaking
hachels face was perfectly TRANSPORTED
v-Aul. .nuugny Vi ner me worK. ~
aowed into her heart and mind like a
hood, and the torrent of her feeling
overfiowed in tears that could not be
restrained. 1t was what she had dreamed
OF doing herself. 1t represented to her
something that she felt was in Leepinq
with right use of her own talent
Eyes she said as she rose and put her
arms about Virginia, while both girls
IN the excitement of their enthusiasm
paced the hall--''yes, will gladly put
my life into that kind of service i do
oelieVe that Jesus would have me use
my life in this way Virginia. what
miracles can we not accomplish with
humanity if we have such a lever az
consecrated money to move thinys
with"
add to it consecratea personal en-
thuslasm like yours. and it certainly
can accomplish great things. said Vir-
glnia, smiling, and then before Rachel
could reply Rollin came in. He hesitat-
ed moment and was passing out of
Sile hall into the library when Virginia
called him and asked some Questions
about his work.
Rollin came back and sat down. and
together the three discussed their future
plans Rollln was apparently entirely
tree from embarrassment in Racbe]'s
presence While Virginia was with them:
only his manner with her was almost
precise, If not cold, The past seemed to
be entirely absorbed in his wonderful
conversion He had not forgotten ii
out he seemed to be completely caught .
up for this present time in the purpose ,
It this new life.
After awhile Rollin was called ont. ,
nd Rachel and Virginia began to talk :
f other things
by the way, what has become of
asper Chaser"
Virginia asked the question limo
entity enough but Rachel blushed, and
lrgln1a added, with smile: 81 sup
ose ne Is writing another book. Is ne !;
olng to put you into this one, Rachel? q
.ou, know l always suspected .Jasner :
'hase OF doing that very thing in his :,
rst story !, ,
"Virginia" Rachel spoke with the :,
'ankness that had always existed be- =
'SSA VAC V"o A14eudS- Jasper Chase
=,
"a me the other night that he-in fact 3
ne proposed to me-or he would if''- q
Rachel stopped and sat with her f,
lnds clasped on her lap. and there q
ere tears in her eyes :.
Virginia. | thought little while i,
o that ! loved him, as he said he "
ved me, but when he spoke nv heart NJ
u repelled, and | said what ought II
nave said told him no. | have not
EN- him since That was the night Of =,
nrst conversions at the Rectangle Fl
II am glad for you, said Virginia 60
Iietly %.
.Whys' asked Rachel, a little star M
ID 'N =. -e
because / have never really liked CO
sper Chase He is too cold and-I do al
t like to judge him, but | have al hi
ays dlstrusted his sincerity in taking
Q pledge at the church with the rest Je
Rachel looked at Virginia thought a
lily
II have never given my heart to him. or
I'm sure He touched my emotions ca
q admired his skill as writer. / W
We thought at times that cared a
od deal for him | think perhaps if ok
mad spoken to me al any other time st
an the one he chose | could easily al
We persuaded myself that loved him til
not now. Rachel paused suddenly. til
d when she looked up at Virginia ba
ain there were tears on her face Vir. til
liz came to her and put her arm es
out her tenderly. w,
When Rachel had left the house, Vir. su
TIA sat in the hall thinking over the va
ltidence her friend had l..st shown tn
: There was something still to be
d, Virginia felt sure froni Racheps re-
inner, but she did not feel hurt that st;
chel had kept back something She pr
8 simply conscious of more on Ra- OF
'ls mind than she had revealed di.
Very soon Rollin came back, and he &C
Virginia, arm in arm, as they had TO
ely been in the habit of doing, walked do
and down the long hall If
t was easy for then talk to settle