Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1903-12-02


9i3SzzY tales OF adventures in all
$3.50 lands by heroes OF ali ages,
but when we three sat together by our
hre the Pilot would always read Us
tales OF the heroes OF sacred story, and
these delighted Bill more than those of
any or the ancient empires of the past
He had his fayorites. Abraham. No.
ses. Joshua. Gideon. never failed to
arouse his admiral ton But Jacob was
TO him always II mean cuss." and
David he could not appreciate. Most
or all he admired Moses and the amos
Tie Paul. whom he called that little
chap But when the reading was
about the one Great Man that moved
majestic amid the gospel stories Bill
made no commensurate was too high
for approval.
BY and by Bill began to tell these
tales TO the boys. and one night. when
4 quiet mood had fallen cpon the COM
pany. Bill broke the silence
Say. Pilot, where was il that the
little chap got mixed up into that riotr"
Riot" said the Pilot.
Yes You remember when he stood
on tho whole gang from the stairsT''
"Oh. yes. mt Jerusalem
Yes, that's the spot. Perhaps YOU
would read that To The boys. Good
yarn. Little chap. you know. stood uD
and told 'em they were all sorts OF
BANKED thieves and cutthroats. and
stood EN- of. Played IL alone too
Most OF the boys failed to recognize
the story in its new dress. There was
much interest.
WHO was the duck? Who was the
gang? What was the row about:"
The Pilot hcre'll tell you. II you'd
kind O. give EN- a lead before you be.
gin. they'd catch ON 10 the yarn bet
ter" This last 10 the Pilot who was
preparing to read.
well. II was Mt Jerusalem" began
the Pilot. when Bill interrupted:
IF | might remark. perhaps il might
help the boys OF To the trail. mebbe. II
you'd tell EN- how the little chap struck
his new gait" SO he designated the
apostles conversion.
Then the Pilot introduced the
apostle with some formality 10 the
company. describing with such vivid
touches his life and early training. his
sudden wrench from all he held dear
under the stress OF new conviction.
his magnificent enthusiasm and cour-
age, his tenderness and patience. that I
was surprised 20 find myself regarding
him as sort Of hero. and the boys
were all ready 10 back him against any
odds. AS the Pilot read the story OF
the arrest at Jerusalem. stopping now
and then 10 picture the scene. we saw Il
all and were in the thick OF il. The
raging crowd hustling and beating the
life out OF the brave little man. the sud
den thrust OF the disciplined Roman
guard through the mass. the rescue. the
pause on the stairway. the calm face OF
the little hero reckoning for hearing.
the quieting OF the frantic. frothing
mob. the fearless speech-au passed be-
fore us. The boys Were thrilled.
Good stun. ehy'
Amt lie Il daisyT'
Daisy, He's whole sunfower
patchr'
Yes" drawled Bill, highly appreci-
ating their marks OF approval. That's
what call partickler fine character
OF n man. There amt no manner OF in
seeks on 10 him"
You betr' said Iii.
Il say" broke i'm one OF the boys.
who was just emerging from the ten
derfoot stage, 20 course that's i'm the
Bible, amt it,"
The Pilot assented.
well. how do you know it's trueY'
The Pilot was proceeding TO elabo-
rate his argument when Bill cut in
somewhat more abruptly than was his
wont.
Look here, young feller" Bits
voice was in the tone OF command.
The man looked as he was bid. How
do you know anything's true? How do
you know the Pilot here's true when
he speaks? Can't you tell by the feel?
You know by the sound Of his voice.
don't you" Bill paused, and the young
fellow agreed readily.
We'll. how do you know blanked
son OF she jackass when you see
him?' Again Bill paused. There was
no reply.
SWELL" said Bill, resuming his DELHI
crate drawl, I'm give you the informa-