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"Yes. Has she any relatives o.
friends on boardf"
mo. As near AZ have learned sho
has sister In London. This sister
has been writing her for some time to
come here. This womans husband
died few weeks ago. Since then she
has been supporting herself In Boston
by sewing. Her baby is months old.
She sold few things. and, with the
help OF her sister. who sent her littlc
money. she bought a ticket and with q
great effort reached the dock this aft
ernoon. The ships company did not
know Of her condition or they certainly
would never have let her come on
board. That Is all know OF the case.
OF course we Will do all we can for her
and the baby now. The sea air may DO
a help to her after al"
The woman who spoke was only
what some people COLL common"
person. Kirk could see that Yet she
was one OF the great army OF quiet. I'M
selfish women who give the world true
definitions OF the term motherhood"
She stepped to the door Of her own
room, which was close by, and beckon-
cd Kirk to look In and see the baby.
He was sleeping In the upper berth.
and Kirk looked at him gravely, Won
dcrlng what sort of future awaited
that bit of humanity. The woman
shut the door gently and went back TO
the mother, while Kirk retired to his
own narrow quarters. and In spite OF
the strange noises and the sights OF
the ocean through the little round port
he was soon fast asleep after prayer
for blessing on all who suffer and all
who are In trouble.
The next day the woman sank rap
idly. Every one In the intermediate
cabin wanted TO do something. There
was no lack OF care for the baby. Ev-
cry woman wanted TO help. Saturday
the mother sank yet more rapidly. but
rallied. as Is often tho case. and when
service which Kirk was asked TO lead
she wanted her door left open SO that
she could see and hear the singing
better.
That was moved experience for
Kirk. The intermediate cabin was not
crowded as II would be on the return
voyage. The passengers were mostly
from what the English people call the
middle classes" We In America say
the common people" This means the
people out of the plain ranks OF labor.
not necessarily very poor. often well
read, with love OF home and In most
cases with religious life that flows
deep through narrow channels. but IL
always true In It's application to duty.
Kirk preached simple sermon about
Christ In his relation TO the sea and
those who live upon II. He touched on
ChrIsts love Of humankind aud his
compassion for oil sorts OF trouble.
The sermon was easily understood. II
helped. Kirk saw tears In many eyes.
Many OF the passengers thanked him
after he was through. lie went In md
prayed briefly with the sufferer. And
the day passed on slowly with an un-
wonted calmness. ms Sunday on board
ship at sea Is so often. The ocean was
quiet. The sun went down without
cloud about II. and tho sick woman
seemed to rest easier as the lights were
turned on. and the great steamer with
its freight of human tragedy and lite
uncountcd value OF souls sailed untir-
Ingly on toward the old world
Near morning the woman who was
watching the sufferer ssnt for the sur
geon. lie came down. and Kirk. who
wns Weakened by an unusual noise,
heard him going by and rose and Dress
ed. going out into the large cabin. Tho
wind was roaring pver the water, and
the vessel was beginning to rock for
the first time since they left home.
1--WE are In for a Storm" he heard
one OF the passengers shy. lie steadied
himself apd walked down TO the sick
woman's door md snt near, waiting ex-
pectpntIy as II he knew he would be-
summoned. In y moment the door
opened. and tho surgeon looked out.
He beckoned to Kirk, who Instantly
rose and went In. The great change
was coming. Kirk had never seen any
one die. bat he knew ut once what the
look on the face meant. He kneeied
and the woman fcebiy opened her eyes.
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Ind knew that she heard and under
stood
well SEQ that your baby Ia cared
for" said Kirk very gently. Hes a
fine boy, and we nrc going to pray that
he may grow into noble Christian
man. You don't have any fear 70 60.
% your We have talked about that.
You can trust tho love Of Jesus, YOU
know he has prepared q place fos
your
She could not speak. but they all
knew she understood. As the storm
rose and the vessel began 70 pitch and
toss under the reeistless grasp OF the
heavlng hind Of the tempest under II
the woman ncared her harbor OF peace.
And she entered u gently Just ~ the
gray dawn was creeping over tho wa
ter now lnshed into great sheets OF
spray that went clear over the decks
aud fell In torrents on tho hatchways.