The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1904-04-01

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door. overwhelming him with II
d%aintiness and their fresh, young We
anhood. came two girls clad in all
futtering laces and ribbons that &c
make up the fin de steele demoise
tice Xerxes, who drew humbly b
that their perfumed skirts might
brush his soiled garments. and Ii
did they realize that to the half star
soul of the DOOR fellow on the 10
step the sight OF them was like a b,
of spring, filling his heart with rs
ant warmth and the memory of h
pier days so long ago.
Look, Nell" said one, blushfng
holding put a tiny hand for inspect
"Ah, how lovely!" and Nell bent c
q glistening Jewel on the little fin
'From Jack?"
A shy nod gave assent, and as
passed on their eager young vo
came back to him like sweet music.
And I once had a sweetheart"
unused With a sigh, land / gave he
ring, too. I remember that l kissed
little hand when I placed it on
night. Ali, that night-the sweet,
of It'll Where is the little ring no
wonder. and-where is she?"
A woman's voice tloated out to
from an open window softly humn
he refrain from that old serenade:
We're going to leave you now.
Good night, ladies'.
$50 long ago." he murmured, sta
with eyes that saw not at the pa
ment beneath his feet-"so long
I sang that beneath her window on
The sweet strains of the closing
them floated r to him like a b.
diction. Involuntarily he bowed
head. The ushers threw open the d
Of the church, and the worshi
poured into the street. AS they ]
rted past they glanced at Xerxes. s
with curiosity, some with pity. 6
disdainfully. "All sorts and condii
of men," he unused as they went
old men, young men, self tnpo
Gus boys and grandsires in their
giving a glance, but rarely n of
ness, to the shabby figure on the
step.
A deacon with unsmiling face
sanctimonious mien went grave
his reverend way, benignly lettir
on our tattered friend a superior 6
which prompted him i%ronical
quote: Verify, Lord! 1 THANH
that I am not as other men!"
Then a rotund little business
whose faultless b%roadcloth and
pous air bespoke the successful
cier, stopped before Xerxes and +
izingly inquired: /.
why don't you go where you !
"Because." TRANQUILITY. TIN tr,
be a better MAJ and knew ! coult
by the example Of a good, chg, I
kind-hear.ed Christian like yo :
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A gentle voice made him turh !
sweet-faced old ON with sir , !,
pressed a coin into his hand !
said: You are In need, my p 5
low. Will you take this with te
that you may do b%etter?" {
"HeavenNbles you, lady" he's !
he stood before her and barred p. y
Heaven bless you always forl- l
ly word to a poor ne're-do-weDr 9
recalling the face of his dear s
There was a misty look in'e a
and q thrill OF happiness in VT S
cong after she had gone.
BLESS her" he said. "If tire '
more like her, the new wonad Il
never have been born" a
Hello. there! Is you tlread d
a radiant little vision with theof a
eyes and the sunnicst tangie az t
curls, a world Of mischief in tEsh a
laugh and a wealth Of love ~ /
body In the sweet little iane a
flying toward him. xerxes al;ld 8
his breath as the little fgurelp t
and held OUT to him a flower er
than herself. How many yeait
since he had been so nea TIA
dainty. well cared for bit off, c,
ity? "
said. but his voice was we're, Z
and the child, looking up into !. q
read, with the instinct whi,. Z,
we all outcrow 81 soon, the SIS q
and patience OF a soul that kt o
much joy; II
"Didn't I tell you not to g,
strange menu" and al lrate =
swooped down on the little wol IL
gave her q vigorous shake. " h
never going to mind nc, miss Ia
blue eyes filed with tears, -,
bravely nodded farewell and y,
away. "Oh," sighed xerxes n
pang in his heart, 1.-The Christ G 81
you have just been learning q,
never have said that. He VIII, n,
the little ones unto him. viii ~ =,
You must become like them. -,
never have wounded a childish g,
when 1t mad done no wrong" %,
fragrant flower from the tin, NJ
and the silver coin from the ~
one were long cherished, recall! W
zone touch Of nature" that ma
all akin.
A Thespian OF the old school 20
the street and sauntered down tlth
nue.. His well worn Prince Alberci,
shiny seams, was buttoned tigtlir
to his chin. His silk hat was OH,
Quated pattern and showed the h
: ct many bxpshineA He wore noa,