Pike County press. (Milford, Pa.) 1895-1925, 1900-08-31

'Humphr he grunted, as she finally
concluded her explanation. "Whai
made you think I'd help7 Despite his
sober face. there was a twinkle in his
eyes which helped Ruth to say: "Why
sir, II seemed to please you to give me
the roses. SO l thought you might be
glad to do something for someone
else"
"Wise little woman" he responed;
and now the twinkle broadened into
smile. "We'll go into the house and
see If we can find a pen"
"a pencil will do just as well, sir,
as the names are all to be written
over with indellble ink" And, handing
him the book and pencil which she
carried, Ruth waited with a pleased
smile while he, resting the book
against a tree, rather labOrlously
wrote his name
"There," he said at last, 81 guess
they can read it; but reckon the mis-
sionary won't lie awake nights think
ing about it if he can't quite make
it OUT
"Now let me see" he added medi-
tatively; there's something else for
me to do" And Ruth's eyes danced
merrlly at the lines of perplexity up
on his forehead.
ooh, yes" he added; and, slowly
drawing from his pocket a fat wallet,
he took from it two silver pieces,
saying Here is ten cents for the
name and a dollar for your VISIT
Really" calculated Ruth.
"Yes, really" he returned, much
amused at her evident astonishment
She could hardly wait for the bright
bunch of autumn flowers which he
then gathered for her; and, when she
had thanked him warmly, and prom
ised to come again, it was with no
tagging feet that she made her way
homeward
Many hands make light work; and
1t was not long before the quilt was
finished, and sent with the box full
of other good things to the far West
ern home
About a week later Ruth was one
day surprised to receive a letter adj
dressed in an unfamiliar hand, and
bearing the post-mark of the little
Western town. Hastily opening it, she
| read aloud as follows:
Dear Miss Fenton-How much l
wish to thank you for your share in
the pleasant surprise which has come
to us, and which will add so much
to our comfort and happiness during
the coming winter! have already ad.
dressed a letter to your society, and
am writing you now especially in be-
half of others whom l would gladly
benefit Upon the block of the auto
graph quilt, which bore your name
and address was the name of one
Raymond Page. Can you find out if he
came to this country when about fif-
teen years old, leaving behind him in
England an only sister, Hannah?
The latter married, and, coming to
America, finally drifted to this western
| town, where her husband died about
| two years ago, leaving her and an in
valid daughter with scarcely anything
to live upon She was very much ex-
cited to-day upon catching sight of
the name upon your quilt, as she had
for many years lost sight of her BROTH
er and feared that he was dead. Will
you please write me promptly that
Mrs Bells anxiety may be relieved
as soon as possible?
My husband and children join me
in loving thanks and earnest wishes
that God will bless you richly In your
efforts to help others. Very cordially
yours, Annie Tremaine.
90 mother, isn't it Just like a story!
What will Mr.. Page say" And don
ming her wraps as quickly as possible
Ruth was soon ON her way to the cot.
tage.
"Sakes alivep' exclaimed its owner a
quarter of an hour later, when, open
ing his door, he discovered Ruth upon
the steps.
Almost breathless from rapid walk
ing and excitement she gasped: 20,
Mr.. Page, did you ever have a sister
Hannah?"
An eager, questioning look quickly
replaced the half quizzlcal expression
upon his face.
Eyes, yesw he returned. And as
quickly as possible Ruth told him all
that she knew.
"POor Hannah! poor girlr' he muir
INJURED at last, brushing the back of
his hand across his eyes. 81 must 20
after her right away. o, Miss, you
don't know how it seems to find that
there Is some one In the world really
belonging to mep'
That night he started for the far
West and in two weeks was at home
again, having brought with him the
long lost sister and his niece
The latter interested Ruth exceed
ingly. She was so patient and sweet
despite her lameness and the pain
which often caused her such distress
The cottage became one Of Ruth's
pieasantest visiting places, as she en-
Enthusiastically said, Il don't believe
there is another such happy family IL
town."-Every Other Sunday.