The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1905-03-29
For the Sake Of David.

BY Grace Terry.


in the matter. There are many very
worthy ladies in the church and vicin-
ity, so that you cannot fail to be suited.
There's the Widow Bean; her sons are
now men grown and quite off her
hands. A most excellent and worthy
woman is the Widow Bean"
But the deacon did not seem to re-
ceive his suggestion with much favor;
he shifted one leg uneasily over the
other.
"As you say, parson, the Widow Bean
is most excellent and worthy woman;
but-but the leadings of Providence
don't seem to be in that direction"
"Well, then there is Miss Mary Ann
Pease, a member of the church for
many years, and an ornament to her
sex and profession. Now that her
brother is married again, she is quite
at liberty, and will make you very
desirable helpmate."
"True, very true, parson; have the
highest respect for Sister Pease. But
but the leadlngs of Providence don't
seem to be in that direction, either"
The good parson looked puzzled, but,
honestly desirous of assisting his Wis
itor, he made another effort.
Brother Jones has number of
daughters, and either of the two eldest
would be"
"Yes, yes, parson," interrupted the
deacon, rather impatiently, II know
| ~, ;nl- fhnf thnf
for the sake of David, l had better
marry some one younger and more
lively, and who would consequently
be more of a-sort of companion for
him."
A sudden light broke in upon Parson
Dunlow's mind
"Perhaps you have some one already
in view, Brother Qulmby?'
"Well, yes, parson, l have sought
Divine light, and the leadings of Provi-
dence seem to be in the direction of
your family; in short, toward your
daughter, Miss Emma, whose staid
and discreet behavior, am happy to
say, would do honor to more mature
years."
1t was not the first time, in Parson
Dunlow's pastoral experience, that he
had known people to mistake the lead
ing of their own hearts for 1.-The lead
ings of Providence" but if he had any
suspicion that this might be the case
with the worthy deacon, he prudently
kept it to himself So, without evinc-
ing anything of the dismay and con-
sternation at his heart, he said:
81 cannot fail to realize, Brother
Quimby, the high compliment of such
a desire. But you remember the words
of Rebekah's parents under like cir
cumstances: We will call the damsel
and inquire at her mouth l don't
know that we can do better than fol-
low their example.
willie" he added, going to the win
dow, run and tell Emma that father
wants to see her in his study"
"She's dot company" said the little
fellow; "and is doing to dive me new
ball if I'll stay out in the yard"
mo matter" said his father, smiling;
"you shall not lose the new ball. So
run along"
Miss Emma, though very pleasantly
engaged, dutifully obeyed her fathers
summons. She blushed as her eyes fell
upon the deacon, to whom she dropped
pretty, deferential courtesy.
my daughter" said the parson,
gravely, Deacon Quimby informs me
that, for the sake Of David, he has con-
cluded to take to himself another wife,
and that his choice has fallen upon you.
have ever left such matters to you,
but you cannot fail to realize the value
!; of such an offer, and trust you will
give it the consideration it demands"
Emma opened her brown eyes widely
at this. announcement, and then the
long lashes fell over them, and lay
J quivering upon the rosy cheeks. But,
J unexpected as was the position in
which she found herself placed, her
! woman's wit did not desert her.
II should be very happy to become
Deacon Quimby' wife, papa,' she said,
| demurely, "if had not already prom
sed, for the sake of David, to do my
DtSl W YEA " Illu.
, Deacon Quimby was so accustomed
) to consider his son as a mere boy that
: it was some minutes before his mind
: took in the sense of these words.
"Do you mean to say, Miss Emma
: he said, at last, regarding the blushine
: girl with bewildered air, that yor
: are going to marry my SOM"
"With your permission, SIR" respond
( ed Emma, with a smile and glanc,
= that would have softened a far hardeI
heart than the deacon's. 81 have al
: ready obtained that of my father"
0 Deacon Quimby turned his eyes upol
S Mr.. Dunlow, who had been quiet bu
}, interested listener to this.
why, David is nothing but a boy
a parson!"
!, HE is year older than you wer
!. when you married, Deacon" was tn
u smiling response.