Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-03-20
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have seen different vision Of the fu-
ture since my injury and especially
since the night in the square"
''Do you mean that you are more
hopeful or less so over the final re-
suit" asked Andrew.
Eric was silent and very thoughtful
before he replied.
81 don't expect to see 1t in my life
time; l mean the triumph Of right and
brotherhood. and will tell you why.
The love of money is as old as civiliza-
ton. do not know of stronger or
more enduring passion. 1t reaches
down into the very basis of all human
struggle and is the handspring Of every
civilized mans life. Why, even the
church is honeycombed with the love
of money! And the more study the
problem the more believe that moth
ing short of very CONFUSION of nature
will ever tear away the clinging, grasp
ing hand of civilization on its eternal
clutch Of gold, the love of wealth, the
cause of all the selfishness of the mod
ern world MS we know It."
"There is no question about money
being Mt the bottom Of most Of the
worlds selfishness," replied Andrew.
"But Its use has sometimes proved a
blessing. l very often think could be,
better man If could pay off all my
debts end buy all the roses want"
les, you would then get to be US self
isl as the rest of u.s." smiled Stuart.
I.c came back to the topic first started.
GLOW can we do anything in the pres
ent emergency? Here Is O practical
condition. 1 don't know that 1t. helps
r,,:ch to discuss how the men got into
| 1t. l understand that women and chill
dren are beginning to suffer. l don't
know that we need to push our invests
cations into causes further than that"
We'll, you've got plenty Of money"
broke in Eric bluntly.
80 1 have!' Stuart spoke quietly,
bet almost rs IL for the first time a
consciousness of his great power had
flashed across his mind The other
two men watched him curiously-Eric
from the standpoint Of the working
man, Andrew from the point of view of
the church.
1 possess to the good Of humanity!'
cried Stuart, with enthusiasm. "And
/ want you two. men to show me how
to do it wisely"
Eric rose and shuf1led toward the
window. Then he came back to where
he had been sitting and remarked,
"You must be converted sure If it's
gone in as deep us oil that"
Andrew looked over Mt Stuart and
SAL smilingly, "If you mean oil that
VIC need time to think 1t over and
formulate wise plans"
| s.aart rose and paced the little room
II lloa. every word. When became
a Christian. l said in my heart, I will
dedicate al have and all am to the
cause CT my Saviour 1 understand
fully all that means. I do not believe
a man can be a Christian ut oil ant
make iao.il y his great object in life o.
regard lncacy in any way except as {
steward or trustee to use all that hal
honestly come into his hands as Coz
would have him use it. I don't know
just the exact amount Of money I hav,
ut my disposal he added simply
Cant we three get together and ar
RANCE some kind of a three cornered
three sided society that shall have 70
its object the discussion of ways IN,
means and the questions of men in re
lation to others in society? How doe
that idea strike Won twO?"
So for the first time Stuart suggeste
the plan which he afterward elaborat
ed. The three men agreed to meet til
next day with Andrew and make
definite and practical organization
Eric was now able to get out agar
although he was far from strong an
had the prospect of a lame shoulde
for an indefinite time.
AT home that afternoon Louise an
her Aunt Royal were discussing PR
posed party to be given for the Val
PLANES and three OF four other fam
lies Not anything elaborate; just
quiet affair; it was too near the tim
of her brothers. death to entertain an
great party. Aunt Royal was yer
particular about observing society ct
quette, especially when the observanc
did not Interfere with her selfishnes,
When 1t did. she found that the rule
I of polite society allowed her to HAY
about what she wanted If she gave
the right name. So she and Louise ha
planned quiet affair" not 'receI
ton or party" at which they ha
6npi1n1 n invita- nj
sons representing the old and aristc
cratic families of Champion.
aunt" said Louise after they ha
discussed what they would have t
wear and to eat, what do you think @
inviting Rhena Dwight"
"What!' exclaimed Aunt Roya
1.-THE leader Of the Salvation Army
What are you thinking of, child?"
"She is beautiful singer" reptile
Louise. She seemed to be thinkin
hard of something.
DO you mean to invite her in pre-
fcssional capacity to help entertai
the company" asked Aunt Royal.
5 "She wouldn't come In that capac
ty." replied Louise. with a dry laugh.
What makes you think Of invitln
her thenY asked Aunt Royal, with
searching look.
ooh. never mind! Lad an idea," re
piled Louise.
Later In the afternoon she went out
walking down into the town, us sh
frequently did in winter. She love
the exercise, and. finding that it helpe
to keep her well and good looking, sh
persevered in 1t even in stormy weatt
er.
Thena Dwight lodged with an eide,
~ widow who kept two or three othe
borders IN q house just below til
army hall. Louise. after walking
around the square, went down pas
the hall and knocked at this lodg'n,