Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1900-04-25
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!. LITTLE MARjORIE'S MISSION.
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May WorThinst0n SAT in her luxu-
rious home thinking over the past sew
en- years of her life aud. if one may
judge by the expression upon her fair
face. then hers were no pleasant rev
cries.
Yet they were not all sad memories,
for her face would brighten up with
an almost holy lovelight in her eyes,
as if the dark clouds were almost dis
PEELED by the strong rays Of golden
sunlight.
And il was 50. Hers was the not IN
familiar story Of old life begun I'M
der the most promising conditions.
domestic happiness and welded unity
Harold Worthington the trusted and
trustworthy cashier in large banking
institution. had welcomed his bride 10
an elegantly appointed home For
three years theirs was a life of ideal
happiness, and when little Marjorie
came TO bless their union they felt as
if their happiness had been crowned.
Then came the time when that de-
mon jealousy had entered the breast
of Harold Worthington. unfounded. il
is true. and sowed hy the poisonous
tongue of an envious clubman. But
the little seed so cunningly planted
grew until its thorns ranked and cut
deep. and a. time wore on a GOODNESS
sprang up between the once united
hearts Each was too proud to make
humble concession. and Harold re-
manned oftener and longer at his club.
until finally. after an open dissension,
he remained away altogether.
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happy days of sweet, sweet home, but
pride that larrier to so many happy
tiresides- pr dc forbade.
on this particular evening May had
put little Marjorie to bed. and then
she sat down and. relaxing her self
control, threw her arms upon the ia
BILE and. burying her white face in
them, cried out:
"Oh. Harold. Harold. If it had not
been for your unreasonable jealousy,
we might have been so happy
SO absorbed was she that she did
not hear the ring at the doorbell nor
the footsteps in the hall.
The man who had just entered start
ed back as he saw the bowed form
Then, advancing, he said gently:
May
She started to her feet. and for an
instant the old glad look Of welcome
sprang into her eyes Then. suddenly
remembering she drew herself up
proudly and coldly said:
Harold, You here? don't under
stand. 1t has been so long
Yes" he replied in an equally cold
tone. Il am going away for a year.
two years, ten years. cannot tell
and | have come to make settlements
for your support and Marjorie's educa-
ton before leaving forever
Hush, She must not hear
He paused. and his glance followed
that of his wife. There, between the
parted curtains, stood a little white
robed figure. almost angelic in its puri-
ty. Then she sprang forward with
a glad cry of Papa. Papa. l knew
it was my papa's voice.
Straight into his arms she sprang
and was clasped close to the fathers
heart.
The almost heartbroken mother
could bear no more and quietly with
drew. leaving them together.
Papa"
Yes. darling"
Where have you been so long? We
have been so lonesome 1t made mann
ma cry, ana when said my prayers
mamma said if | prayed hard God
would keep you safe and bring YOU
home, and. oh. papa. he has, he has,
You will never go away again, will
your And She twined her little arms
around his neck and kissed him with
childish fervor.
The strong man shook with emotion
and great sob burst from him as he
bowed his head upon little Marjorie's
neck and asked:
And mamma-wou she wish it,
"Oh, yes, She will not cry any
more if you stay mamma, mamma,
Where are you:"
Here. dear" responded May as she
entered the room.
Papa is never going away again
and we shall have him all of the time
oh. aren't we glad. mamma ~
May, remembering her husbands
words when he came in, looked at him
inquiringly.
Shall stay. May?"
Say yes, mamma oh. say yes,
quick cried the child
Harold" she said. and her voice
rang with truth. "as my Heavenly Fa-
Their bears me witness. your suspicious
We're most ujust-unfounded From
the day that | met YOU at the altar
your honor has been as dear TO me as
my own. and | have been faithful TO
you in thought. word and deed. | can
only answer your question by asking
another: My husband. can you trust
me-
Yes. May. my own true Wife Ny
eyes have been opened. and | have
longed oh. how | have longed : for
this hour. Take me back TO your heart.
my darling one. and let US begin again
Come. May. come &c me-
Half an hour later the young wife
with a happy smile upon her sweet
face. pointed to little Marjorie as she
lay sleeping in her fathers arms.
Yes" said the father as be gazed
upon the upturned face. the little /.
peacemaker's mission is finished and
she sleeps"
Then they bore her TO her little
white bed. kissed her closed eyes. and +
hand in hand. they knelt down in 81
lent thanksgiving.-B Boston Post.