The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1905-06-17

much grief, and the fact that his
mothers thought was for him, made
him all the more responsive to her
mood. And with the feelings Of jeal-
ousy and resentment came a new stir
ring within OF self-reliance and indie
pendence. The proud spirit of the boy
was touched, and an ill-defined, vague
purpose took possession of him that
day to achieve apart from anything
that Abraham could or would do for
him.
On the day before the feast Sarah
said to Abraham:
II like not the manner of Ishmael, OF
late. He cometh no more to our tent
to visit Isaac, and fear he is angry"
And then Sarah went on to tell what
she witnessed in Hagar's tent some
time before, since which time Ishmael
had not been the same.
1T were better that he be not pres
ent at the feast tomorrow, lest the
celebration in Isaac's honor cause the
fires of jealousy to burn within his
heart" Sarah continued. HE hath
no part with thine heir. Let him go
with the sheep herder who leaves
with the fiocks for the distant pastur-
age to-day
Abraham shook his head slowly,
while his countenance bore troubled
look.
|. 1T seemeth hard to deny the boy
the pleasures of the morrow. fear
thou art needlessly anxious. Should
not Ishmael, my son, share in our joys
and pleasures. and our plans?"
Nay" quickly responded Sarah,
but dost thou not remember that the
son of the bondwoman can have no
part with the. son Of promise? Hast
thou forgotten how the Lord hath
spoken, saying that He would make
His covenant with Isaac, and not Ish-
mael?"
The force of Sarah's words evident
ly impressed Abraham deeply, for as
he turned to go, he said in quiet, sad
tone of voice.
Il will arrange 1t according to thy
WISH" ~
Late that afternoon Ishmael
trudged along behind the focks, bitter
resentment filling his heart.
They are sending me OF to get rid
of me for the feast tomorrow" he
muttered. 1T is not fair! Mother
says l have as good right to be there
as Isaac, for am not Abraham's son?'
Such was the burden of Ishmaefs
thoughts, and the longer he pondered
the situation, and the farther he jour-
neyed from home, the more positive
became the conviction that grievous
| injustice was being done him. Sud
denly he stopped, as thought flashed
into his mind, and he exclaimed:
,"Ill do it! 'I1l do i'll"
That night when darkness had fall
len and the herder was rounding up
some of the scattering sheep. Ishmael
slipped away and started back
| towards home. The next morning he
fingered on the outskirts Of the tented
area, for he dared not make his pres
ence known. AS he lay hidden In the
bushes near enough to see and hear, he
watched the guests arrive. and lis
tened to the busy hum of voices as the
visiting and merry making went on.
He saw the gifts as they were borne to
Ssfxhxstspt to-be presented to little
Isaac, sa6M later he saw the latter in his
lE8gedff robes. such as the heir Is &C
custoReds Ito wear on such occasions, be-
ing borne aloft, while the assembled
| guests bowed before him and then with
| loud acclaim proclaimed him Abraham's
heir and wished him long life and pros
perity and power. Then came the
feasting, and Ishmael, who had eaten
nothing since the night before, found
his hunger overcoming his fears, and
leaving his hiding place he crept in to
where some of the servants were feast
ing and making merry. Gladly they
made place for him, for the boy was a
general favorite with them. and while
they cast knowing glances at each other.
they piled him with questions as to
| where he had been and why he was not
sharing in the festivities.
, With sneer in the direction Of Isaac,
and a shrug of the shoulders, Ishmael
snarled:
why should all be given to Isaac?
Am not Abraham's SOM"
.'The boy is RICH" chuckled one dark
visaged fellow, by way of encourage
ment, and then noting the responsive
mods on every side. and the Frightening
f, of Ishmael's countenance, he continued:
Here's to Ishmael. Abraham's heir,
The spirit of reckless fun then seized
the rest of the group. One fellow threw
over Ishmael's shoulders In lieu Of the
robes OF the heir one Of the brilliant rugs
lying on the ground. and all bowed be-
fore him in mock solemnity. The. COM
motion drew the attention of the rest
of the company, and Sarah beholding,
took in the situation at glance, while
the guests thinking It only some merry
frolic Of the servants turned again to
their feasting and chatter.
Bat not so Sarah, and after the guests
had all departed and che and Abraham
were alone. her pent-up feelings burst
| forth: ,fes, ~
Cast out this bondwoman and her
son.. she fercely and abruptly ex-
claimed. For the son Of this bondwom-
an shall not be heir with my SON, even
with Isaac."