El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-04-14

be a better man and knew I could profit
by ike example of good. charitable,
kind hearted Christian like you!'
A gentle voice made him turn, and 4
sweet faced old woman with silver ha1r
pressed Il coin into his hand as she said:
you are in need, my poor fellow. VIII
you take this with the hope that you may
do better?'
Heaven bless you, lady" he said, as
he stood before her and barred his head.
Heaven bless you always for a kindly
word to a poor ne're-do-well and for re-
calling the face of his dear mother"
There were a misty look in his eye and
a thrill of happiness in his heart long
after she had gone.
Bless her." he said. 'If there were
more like her, the new woman would
never have been born"
Hello, there. Is you tired p And a radi-
ant little vision with the bluest of eyes
and the sunniest tangle of flying curls,
a world of mischief in the roguish laugh
and wealth of love for everybody In the
sweet little face, came flying toward him.
Xerxes almost held his breath as the lit
tie figure came up and held out to him
flower no fairer than herself. How many
years was it since he had been so near to
Il
mainly?
Thank you, little one" was all he
said, hut his voice was very gentle, and
the child. looking up into his eyes, read,
with the instinct which, alas, we all out
grow so soon, the sweetness and patience
of a soul that knew not much joy.
Didn't tell you not to talk to strange
menu and an irate mamma swooped
down Oh the little woman and gave her a
vigorous shake. Are you never going to
mind me- miss?" The blue eyes filed
with tears, but she bravely nodded fare
we'll and tripped away. "Oh," sighed
XerXes with a pang in his heart, 1.-The
Christ OF whom you have just been learn
ing would never have said that. He who
called the little ones unto him, who said,
You must become like Them would
never have wounded n childish heart
when il had done no wrong" and the fra
grant flower from the tiny hand and the
silver coin from the withered one were
long cherished. recalling the zone touch
of nature" that makes us all akin.
A Thespian of the old school crossed
the street and sauntered down the ave-
nue.. His well worn Prince Albert, with
shiny seams, was buttoned tightly up to
his chin. His silk hat was of antiquated
pattern and showed the traces of many
brushings He wore no cuffs, but swung
cane in one hand, while the other was
thrust between the top buttons of his
coat. About his eyes were traces of
make up, and his whole bearing bespoke
the actor long in the profession, but I'M
successful. Life is but play, after
ALL" unused Xerxes, but how we all
scramble for the leading parts, forgetting
that the low comedy and eccentric char
acters must be played by some one. How
we fail TO learn our lines and neglect TO
take up our cues and hinder better actors /
from playing their parts successfully,
and when the curtain falls on the last act
how bitter comes the realization that our
part in the drama of life has marred
what might have been perfect perform
ance, that the play would have been bet
ter had we never been cast. Well, come
now, Xerxes, don't rail at Fate. This
isn't your cue to make a scene"
"Mornin Hurald. Jurn1 an Tribuner'
CHEEKY voice. and little Tad. a
newsboy. his ragged cap on the back of
his head and few unsold papers under |
his arm. stepped jauntily around the cor |
ner. His clothes were poor and his |
hands were grimy. but his face was |
blithe and his laugh the essence of happy |
good nature.
wy. hello. Nerxie. old boy, Wot you |
doin here? Watchin the swell peoples go ,
home from church? Say, wot d'you tink |
met rich bloke down de street wot !
gimme two tickets to a charity dinner !
down on de sout' side, Wot d'you tink of i
him? Wasn't he all right? Can you beat
i'm? Come on, and we won't do a ting to
de spread. oh, no! Just de-molish it,
that's ALL If eat there today dey'il
have to feed de rest of the push tomor-
row. Have q cigarette? Nit? Say, wot's
De matter wild YOU today, Xerxie? Amt
you square wild de world 2"
Yes. Tad" replied Xerxes quietly,
putting his arm about the boys shoulders
is they strolled off together toward de
'out' side" and the promised dinner. Il
guess I'm square enough with the world.
or | wouldn't change places with any
nan in it today. Yes, I'll take dinner
With yOu, Tad, but next time it will be
,our turn, because you see I'm getting
ired of being utterly worthless. and to-
tomorrow I'm going to
ook for work."
Tad looked up, his eyes round with as
onishment. "Gee"' he said.-Omaha
}ee.
The Day For Spring Retoicfngs.
Easter the world over means, first of
ii, the coming of light and the going Of
arkneSS. 1t means. too, happiness, II !