Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1905-05-04

take not upon thyself-but at best 4
sinful mOrtii-to criticise the work OF
God That l am made in my Masters
image doth suffice for me. and the care
from what / judge at sight of thee
that thou doSt give to thy body | pre-
fer to give TO the salvation of my soul
He paused for a reply; but. none
coming, he continued: Ere 1 met thee
was on my way to thy house. Shall
we walk there together:"
Margaret Maryland, looking at the
cold. dispassionate face of the man
confronting her, with its sharp fea-
lures and deep set eyes, felt a slight
sinking at her heart, and the smile on
her bright face faded, her manners be-
coming at once less friendly. and more
distant. Turning TO go. she said: AYE,
come with me, Josiah, and welcome.
Thy good mother and Hetty have but
just left after spending a pleasant
hour with me, and already sweet Hetty
hath found a place in my heart"
Josiah regarded her soberly, letting
his glance rest on her brilliant hued
riding dress significantly.
THAT my sister hath some trifling
faults l do admit" he said. But she
is ever an obedient maid, God fearing,
pure minded and modest, setting an
example of propriety that would, l
wot, be of benefit TO many older and
nore experienced in the world than
she"
They had reached the entrance of the
drivewaT that led TO the Maryland
house. Margaret, stepping inside, has
tily drew the gates together after her
and, leaning over the railing, said, with
an attempt at a smile: "Of a sudden a
great WEAKNESS hath fallen upon me-
Wouldst think uae rude and without
good manners, cousin, IL l were to ask
thee to excuse me from further con-
terse today? find that my strength Is
greatly spent by the long ride up the
mountain, and | woaid rest awhile l.
truth ] aul evcrdone," she concluded
faunston, concealing his disappoint-
ment, said. with a forced air of pleas
antry that sat i'll upon him: "He who
csmeth late must take, perrorce, what
aaYins taken thy place on thy farm for
so many months, representing thee in
all business matters, that | was not
here upon thine arrival to give thee a
proper welcoming put as thou'rs
aweary aad rest is what thou doth
.eed / win go on my way to leave thee
undisturbed. God be with thee, Marga-
ret"
lie proceeded a rev steps, then
paused, addressing her seriously:
Cousin, at prayer time tonight l
shall offer thanks 20 God for thy safe
conduct through perilous journey"
THANK thee. ard farewell. Josiah"
Turning hastily. Margaret Maryland
went with swift steps toward the
house.
Out on the road Taunston continued
on his way with slow strides. his head
bent over his breast ia thoughtful med
itatiop.
.'AForse, far worse, than l expected"
he muttered. Much devils work to no
undone! Our cousin hath con.ely face
enough, and methousat after my first
words ~ admonition she appeared
acre gentle and less hoidenish in her
manner, and so silent was she toward
the last doubt not that my npeech i'm
pressed her. y good example, constant
correction and much sound advice is
wha6 a woman so young and worldly
minded doth require"
Reaching a rising eminence, he paus-
ea at tho top and looked back at the
Maryland estate, with its broad acres
stretching far before him in all the
glory Of their spring beauty. iiiuminat-
ed by the rays Of the setting sun. "Ahr
He drew sharp breath unconsciously
oe admiration and longing.
'Never before hath my duty TO the
Lord been placed so fully before me US
In this my self imposed task OF lead
ing mine erring young cousin into the
paths 80 wisdom and Righteousness"
be said after few moments thought,
slowly and with solemn emphasis.