The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-20

that 1t might be hewn down-that the
lightning might shatter it-or blight
from heaven descend on the fruitful
boughs.
When he rose from his knees a light of
resolution glowed in his face. He held
out his hand with a winning smile.
Our PRAYER shall be answered, Brother
Lord-He shall bring it to pass" - 80
But it was with unconvinced face and
rebellious shoulders that Roger Talcott
picked up his basket and departed.
The next morning, when Grandma To-
hey peered out of the snna.ll-paned window
to see whether there had been frost in
the night she rubbed her eyes. Then she
lfted a corner of her apron and rubbed
and sat down by the stove
Welt" she said, feebly.
she glanced cautiously toward the bed
again. and she rose from the chair. Draw
ing her apron over her head, and holding
the ends in her teeth. she opened the door
softly and stepped out
Half way down the path to the well she
paused. She looked back to the house.
She turned swiftly and hurried back
Ethan!'- she called Her voice sounded
GREATNESS. There was a note of awe in
..Ethanm
The bedroom door opened crack.
What do you Want?'
you put your clothes on, and come
What for?''
I'VE. I'VE got It s Sc eth to show you
mornin'. I can't hurry.
You'll hurry fast enough when you see
1t, she responded. The face framed in
the apron hem wore q scared, important
look.
There was period of grunts and shut
fling from the bedroom and Grandpa To-
hey appeared hobbling stif11y. What is
lt?, he demanded.
I. -l,1
advanced to the DOOR He followed slow
In the door he paused, blinking at the
fresh. crisp light Suddenly he started.
he clutehed at the door casing with fall
tering fingers. Where is it?" he demand
ed, hoarsely.
She had turned back and stood GOD looking
She hurried tow toward nYif him. Don't take it
that way, Ethan" she pleaded. She bent
over him where he sat collapsed on the
He lifted a feeble hand and CROPPED at
his forehead.
II can't seem to see It," he gasped.
ut amt there" she said with grim
smile. "You get up and come along with
me and see what's happened
Slowly he rose to his feet, stumbling and
Side by. side they made their way down
the path to the stone wall
1t lay before them, a long line Of gray,
hard stone. No shadows flecked its sur
face. No branches shinmered above it in
the frosty light. On either side lay a
shining pile, giistening in the light-two
,, blush-red heaps, piled in neat pyramids,
exactly alike, apple for apple.
Grandpa Tobey glared at them curious
ly. He looked down at the heap of apples
beside him, and peered across the. wall.
Jest alike" he cackled feebly.
She laid her hand on his arm. Where
is it?'' she demanded.
He blinked at empty space. 1T dunno
he said.
They advanced together Not branch
or twig. No sign of litter on the smooth
grass. Only in the gray wall the stump of
the big tree, and in it's top surface the yell
low sweet-smelling disc Of freshly cut
wood
"Clean as a whistle" said Grandpa To-
bey vacantly. He ran knotted finger
along the surface.
The tears were in Grandma Tobey' $
me to marry ye," she said.
He looked at her, brightening. $50
twas" he said; so twas
Her glance fell on the distant orchard.
She started. Its Roger" she said. He s
coming
Grandpa .Tobey looked up quickly. He
Grandma Tobey shook his arm sternly.
stop it, Ethan she said. Look at his
face"
"What'd you say, Roger?'' called Grand
ma Tobey She leaned over the wall, gaz-
ing at him anxiOusly.
aPatienee!" he gasped. He came up to
the wall and reached oh his hand at her.
! she wants you-she's dying
with cry. Grandma a., Foley turned. DO
dyn ob a2tis senf his Boost s ne ps D &
G a?atp and She climbed baIg scra nh
the stump q aha old t s or R0gs5
Ialcolt ueia oh hLsmeiling wond DIT Oh "a a
SpraR past him b wa h hfT appe ron tesf5
Ia &c &c ~, her wrinkled Cheeks. Grand
ma Tobey was running toward the big
| house.
| after her.
the vail followed the tall figure with
round. incredulous gaze.
.tnna near nv and drew his hand across
his forehead. wall" ne nsI repeated. Slow y;
] ". He never even Knew twas GOMEZ