The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-20

knew what he meant AND sui, IL the
army stood for a distinct way OF reach
ing humanity. who could tell what the re-
suit might be II that special way was to
be disturbed?
Don't worry about that" Stuart finally
said. with much homely sense In his
thought OF the future. IF going into de-
cent. well lighted. warmed and seated
room is going to destroy the army's use
fulness. we'll turn IL out into the old bar
racks again. Rhena and have discussed
that good deal. It's the only thing we
ever disagreed over. and We don't really
disagree over that
These kindergarten rooms on this side
OF the building are going TO be modelsV
cried Andrew with enthusiasm. He had
suggested these rooms and had superin-
tended the plans and specifications
That's the right ideal" cried Eric. I'm
like the doctor IN thinking a good many
OF the older folks among US are fools or
numskulls. But In the children lies the
hope OF the entire labor question II they
have the right start"
They were all bending over the table
now, discussing the numerous features OF
the hall with its almost bewildering null
titude of appliances. There wero 10 be a
model reading room and library; several
rooms for social gatherings and various
a picture gallery; a room fitted up ex-
pressly for the use OF a lantern and pho
Biography, and other rooms where classes
could be gathered II the time ever came
when IL seemed wise to reach out with the
helping hand farther than they saw the
way clear yet
There's one thing we haven't reckoned
upon much" said Eric almost moodily
at last. what use can all these people
make OF the various new things that you
have to spend the bigger part Of their
lives. In the daytime at least. under
ground? And who Is going TO say that all
these fine things thrust into the mems
minds will not produce a discomfort that
will result In time I'm greater misery than
the condition they arc now in2
why. you old pessimist. would you say
20 the human race. Don't smell that flow
er today, because you know you may not
have any tomorrow and that Will make
you discontentedr Because mans life
Is devoid OF all pleasant things. shall we
keep him in that condition for fear he
may grow discontented by knowing some
thing betterY"
That's rightl'' exclaimed Rhena, her
eyes flashing. Eric knows better than TO
talk that way. Think what these men
have missed all their lives! Surely IL will
be very little for some OF them 10 enjoy.
the best we can do And as TO the time
they are underground. Stuart, put your
brains 10 work TO bring about condition
OF labor so that the mon can have more
the sun shines on It,"
Hear. heart! cried Andrew Bring
me- says Aladdin to the slave of the
lamp, 80 golden dishes. full OF pearls and
as many more full Of diamonds -
what she asks is apparently impossi-
bic now" responded Stuart. 'Nut why
should so many thousands o. human be-
ings dig In the ground, In the dark. In
constant and deadly peril, shut out from
most OF the pleasures OF the EARTH I'm or
der that other men hike me may have
moro comfortable timer
Because they don't know how to do |
anything else and would not II they
could" said Eric bluntly.
you don't know that Eric. You only |
think so because they never have done |
anything else"
We'll, some one must do mining HUI |
manity needs iron for Its civilization, and |
how Is II going To get IL II some OF US |
don't go down into the earth and dig Il |
out? Shall we take turns around? Suppose |
we try that7 I'll go down this week. and |
next Andrew will take my place while |
preach for him. and the next week Stuart |
can |
Yes. that would be a fine PLAN said |
Rhena- Next you would be wanting
me to go into the mines and serve my |
week. And I would be willing" Rhena |
added In deep sadness which some
times fell upon her. IF 1 thought II |
would help to solve any problem and |
make life greater and more blessed |
reaty To thousands of souls than II is /
now. How little we seem to be doing |
70 answer tho question after ALI We |
need more wisdom, and. dear friends, /
we have not gone to Che eternal source OF /
Ill strength and truth as we should. |
Before we talk over our plans any longer |
don't you think we ought to pray |
awhile7"
The request was so simply and natu- /
rally put that the rest at once, as they |
sat about the table. bowed their heads |
while Rhena prayed. Andrew follow
ed. then Eric. apd lastly Stuart. They |
were straightforward petitions for wis /
dom and a larger knowledge OF Gods /
will The somewhat foggy atmosphere
ef the discussion seemed to clear up af- /
ter that little pause while they talked |
with their Father. and the rest OF the af- |
ternoon they seemed 10 feel that what
ever mistakes they might make, and /
however short they might fall OF answer
ing any real problems. their hearts and |
wills were asking for divine wisdom. and |
their great purpose was to use all talents
and all property for the uplift OF humani-
".
About O'Clock. az Eric and Andrew
we're getting up to go. the doctor came |
In to see Louise. He had come into the |
house without being noticed and had en-
tered the nprary just as stuart was say
Ina; 1T VIII be a splendid thing for the
doctor. II will Keep him busy. but he
won't be exposed any longer 10 these ter
ribie rides over the range In winter"
III you are talking about tho plan Of
turning this house into a hospital and
shutting me UP in II the rest Of my life.
you're wasting your time aud breath"
said the doctor gruffiy IT simply won't
do anything OF the kind can't live |
without fresh air"
The doctor looked grimly at the little |
group about the table II was raining
hard, and he bad come IN dripping He
vns going 20 lay of his wet coat IN the
hall before going TO see Louise. but az no
stood there he looked as II he ought TO |
be very comfortable. The water had run
from The brim OF his old hat down upon
his right ear and what sembiance OF a
collar no had on when he started out had
melted away down his neck under tho
Spids OF his great coat
sySut doctor why don't you have moro |