The Union times. [volume] (Union, S.C.) 1894-1918, 1900-01-26

change in her life and in many ways
adding TO the burden Of Felicia and her
cousin Rachel
Felicia at once found herself in an
atmosphere of discipleship that was like
heaven to her in its revelation of COM
panionship 1t Is true that Mrs. Wins
low was not in sympathy with the
course that Rachel was taking, but the
remarkable events since the pledge had
been taken were too powerful in their
results not to impress even such u wom-
IN as Mrs. Winslow. With Rachel Fee
licia found perfect fellowship She at
once found part to take in the naIY
work at the Rectangle. In the spirit of
her new life she insisted upon helping
in the housework at her aunt's and in
a short time demonstrated her ability
as cook so clearly that Virginia sug-
gested that she take charge of the cook
ing class at the Rectangle.
Felicia entered upon this work with
the kecnest pleasure For the first time
in her life she had the delight of doing
something of value for the happiness OF
others Her resolve to do everything
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touched her deepest nature She began
to develop and strengthen wonderfully.
Even Mrs. Winslow was obliged 70
acknowledge the great usefulness and
beauty of Felicia's character The AMT
looked with astonishment upon her
niece. this city bred girl. reared in the
greatest luxury. the daughter of q mil
fionaire. now walking around in her
kitchen. her arms covered with -four
and occasionally streak of it on her
nose-for Felicia at first had habit Of
rubbing her nose forgetfully when she
was trying to remember some recipe
mixing various dishes, with the great
est interest in their results. washing I'D
pans and kettles and doing the ordinary
work OF u servant in the Winslow
kitchen and at the rooms Of the Rec.
tangle settlement AT first HRS Wins
low demonstrated
Felicia. it is not your place to be
out here doing this common work.
cannot allow it,
why, aunt? Don't you like the
mullins made this morning?" Felicia
would ask meekly, but with hidden
smile. knowing her aunt's weakness for
that kind of muffin
They were beautiful. Felicia, but it
docs not seem right for you to be doing
such work for us -
why not2 What else can dor
Hcr aunt looked at her thoughtfglly.
noting her remarkable beauty of face
and expression
lyon do not always intend to do
this kind of work. Felicia?''
Maybe | shall have had dream
of opening an ideal cookshop in Chi
ca&o or some large city and going
around to the poor families in some
SUM district like the Rectangle. teacl-
ing the mothers how to prepare food
properly. remember hearing Dr. Bruce
say once that he believed one Of tho
great rliseries of comparative poverty
consisted in poor food. He even went
so far rs to say that he thought some
kinds OF crime could be traced to sozgy
biscuits and tough beefsteak I'm con.
hdent / would be able to make a living
for Rose and myself and at the same
time to help Others. .
Felicia brooded over this dream until
1t became reality Meanwhile she
grew into the affections of the Ray.
mond people and the Rectangle folks.
among whom she was known as "the
angel cook" Underneath the structure
OF the beautiful character she was grow.
ing always rested her promise made in
Nazareth Avenue charch.
What would Jesus dor She prayed
and hoped and worked and planned hor
life by the answer TO that question
1t was the Inspiration Of .hes conduct