Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-14


chance as this as long as you live. Iol
are young now and with every pros
pect of success in work Of this kind
1t is new work. of the kind you like
You will have leisure and means e
carry on important experiments and
influence for life young men entering
the ministry. Surely, Philip, there is
as great opportunity for usefulness
and sacrifice there as anywhere. II
must be that the will Of God is in this.
1t comes without any seeking on your
part"
"Yes, indeed" Philip spoke with the
| only touch of pride he ever exhibited.
1t was pride in the knowledge that he
was absolutely free from self glory or
self seeking.
Then say you viii accept. Say you
will, Philip
The appeal, coming from the person
! dearest to him in all the world. moved
Philip profoundly. He took the letter
from her hand, read it over carefully
and again laid it down on the couch.
Then he said;
Sarah, ! must pray over il. | need
little time. You win have reason
Philip paused, as his habit sometimes
was, and at that moment the bell rang
and Mrs. Strong went down stairs. As
she went along she felt almost per
suaded that Philip would yield. Some
thing of his tone seemed to imply that
the struggle in his mind was nearly
ended.
The callers at the door were three
men who had been 10 see Philip sew
eral times TO talk with him about the
mill troubles and the labor conflict in |
general They wanted 10 see Philip
Mrs. Strong was anxious about the /
condition Of Philips health. She asked /
the men to come in and went up stairs /
again.
Can you see them? Are you strong
enough;' she asked.
Yes; tell them to come up. I am
comfortable now"
Philip was resting easily. and after a
careful look at him Mrs. Strong went
down stairs.
To her surprise two of the men had
gone. The one who remained ex-
planned that he thought three persons
would excite or tire the minister more
han one. He had staid and would
lot trouble Philip very long. But the
business on which he came was of
uch an important nature that he felt
obliged to see the minister If he could
10 so without danger TO him.
So the man went up, and Philip
.reeted him with his usual heartineSs,
xeusing himself for not rising. The
nan took a chair, moved up near the
ouch and sat down. He seemed a
God deal excited, but in a suppressed
nd cautious way
Il came to see you, Mr.. Strong, to
ell you about thing you ought to
now. There is danger Of your life
ere"
"Where? asked Philip calmly.
Here, in this neighborhood."
"Well?' Philip waited for more ex-
lanatlon
Il didn't want 10 tell your wife for
ar of soaring her, but | thought you
lght to know, Mr.. Strong. and then
ou could take steps to protect your
IF or get away"
Go ON. Tell me the worst" said
hilip quietly as the man paused. :,
Well" the man went on in a low
ne, two others and me overheard ;,
talk last night by the men who run j
ie Star saloon and den down by the a
ais. They have a plan to waylay | a,
III, rob you and injure you, sir. and II
il in such a way as to make il | a
em common hold up. They seem
TO know about your habit of going :,
'ound through the alleys and cross n
reefs Of the tenements. We heard :,
lough 10 make us sure they really :,
Id truly meant TO deal foully 10y you a,
e first good chance. and we thought !
Isl TO put you on your guard. The .,
mmies are down on you, Mr.. Strong. !,
N have been so outspoken against !,
em. And your lecture in the hall =
st week has made them mad. | tell :
III. They hate you worse than poi
N, for that's the article they seem
sell and make a living out Of
Philip had the week before address. Z
a large meeting Of workingmen.
Id in the course Of his speech he had
He'd attention to the saloon as one 4
the greatest foes Of the wage I
rner.
Is that allT Philip asked. 9
''All, man alive! Isn't it enough?
hat more do you banker aftery'
"Of course | don't banker after be-
z held up or attacked. but these men 4.
e mistaken if they think to brighten :.
e." 81
They mean more than brighten, Mr.. u
rong; they mean business" "
Why don't you have them arrested.
en, for conspiracy If you overheard
cir talk. they are guilty and could be @
nvicted." /.
Not in Milton, Mr.. Strong. Besides. r.
ere was no name mentioned. and the -
TX was scatteringlike. They are a
rewd devils. But we could tell they ri