The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1903-10-30


band. Josiah Pitts" she murmured,
you have no right to keep that
money"
I'm going to keep it," was the
stubborn reply.
You'd better send it to the minis
ter and let him announce that it has
been found. If there is no claimant,
you may keep it then"
I'll keep it now"
Again there was short silence
Mr.. Pitts tried to ignore his wife's
last words; but they would recur to
him. He argued with himself that
the money was his. He had found it.
Even If he did advertise it through
the minister, no one could positively
identify it, and it might go to a dis
honest claimant. He had no doubt
that there were dishonest people in
the church. Still, he was not alto
gether easy. The money had been
found in holy place, and under the
circumstances keeping it might be q
greater sin than if he had picked it
up in the street. Maybe he ought to
try to discover the owner Would he?
Would he not?
, The decision was a hard one to
make. He felt that he was tempted
to do wrong, but fear of the possible
dishonest person who would claim the
bill had about determined him to
keep it himself, when his wife
plucked him by the sleeve.
Here comes Deacon Smith up the
AISLE" she said softly Give it to
him to take to the minister" At the
same time she beckoned to the dea-
con.
Mr.. Pitts was in for honesty now.
willy-nilly. Deacon" he whispered
hoarsely, Il found a five-dollar bill on
the floor. Take it to the minister
and have him announce it so that
the owner may claim it,
The deacon took the bill handed to
him and at once sought the minister.
Then came the announcement:
Brother Josiah Pitts, who is with
us THIS evening, sends me notification
that he found sum of money in the
church. He has sent the money to
me to return it to the owner, who can
have it upon proving property"
instantly there was a shuttle and
buzz throughout the edifice. Every
one looked toward Mr.. and Mrs. Pitts.
Mr.. Pitts felt good-he felt honest.
Here was the real reward of virtue.
All present must be thinking approv-
ingly of his probity. See the looks
OF Arbitration on the faces-tbat is.
on all but few. He imagined that
he noticed CLEANS of disgust in some
eyes. He would watch if the owners
OF those eyes claimed the money. He
knew they were dishonest at heart
because they could Lot appreciate a
good act. They thought he ought tn
have kept the money and said moth
ing. Wicked peoplei Il am glad that
! am not as they are" reflected Mr..
Pitts. And no one seems to be
claiming the money. Good. Maybe
I'll get it back, after ALL"
+ Comforting reflection. but dissinat.
ed by the minister's next words. "If
no one claims the money / shall de.
vote it to our Poor Fund. / am sure
| have the permission of the finder"
said the good man blandly, as he
glanced toward Mr.. Pitts.
Mr.. Pitts suddenly felt weak. The
church and the myriad faces swan
arcund~him. He clutched the pew for
support and tried to say NO" but
Tie word would not be uttered. Every
gaze was fixed intently upon him. He
aared not show anxiety for the
ncney. So, with the best grace DOS
sible. he nodded his head.
Thank you. brother" said the min
.ster. 1T Is gift from the Lord:
but you shall have due credit. win
seep this money a month and an
scunce II at every service. II NOT
s1eimed l will cover N into -. esn