Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1907-05-18

The shades of twilight were fast gath
ering on the aisles of the old cathedral
and the congregation, assembled in the
choir for afternoon service, began to won.
der whether the chanter would be able
to finish without a light. The beautiful
colors of the painted east window were
growing dim-exceedngly beautiful they
were when the sun illumned them. II
was full congregation. unusually nu-
merous for a winters afternoon, and one
that threatened rain.
The service concluded, the bishop gave
the blessing. and the congregation left the
choir; but they did not leave the edfce
they waited In the body of the cathedral
to listen TO the music, for the organisi
was treating them to some Of the choicest
among his voluntaries. He was an emf
nent player, and now and then chose 10
show them that he was so, and would
keep them, delighted listeners, full hall
an hour after the conclusion Of after.
noon service.
Cyras. an INDUCED boy and willful. had
scampered out to the clolsters, the moment
he could steal away from the paternal
surplice, drawing his brother with him.
Charley" quoth he, tits come on ia
pour cats and dogs, and / promised by
nevor to go out with him after college
You go in, and bring me my top coat"
"Oh. Cyras, don't send me Let me
stop and listen to the organ"
You stupid little monkey Come. be
off; or else you know what you'll get. I'll
allow you three minutes"
Master Baumgarten took cut his watch.
an appendage of which he was excessive
ly proud-as he spoke; and Charley.
knowing there was no appeal against his
imperious brother, laid hold of the prayer
book, and flew of through the covered
passages which led into the deanery from
the cloisters.
Cyras amused himself with kissing and
splitting at an unhappy cat, which had by
some mischance got into the cloister
graveyard; and just before the time was
up, back came the child, all GREATNESS,
the coat over his arm.
Cyras snatched IL from him, thrust an
arm into one Of its sleeves, and was at
tempting to thrust the other, when he dis
covered that It did not belong to him.
Charley had by mistake brought his own,
and Cyras could not. by any dint OF push
ing, get into it. His temper rose: he
struck the child a smart rap on the cheek,
and then began to buffet him with the
unlucky coat. But he took care not to
hurt him. 1t was all show.
You careless little beggarl What the
bother did you bring yours for? Haven't
you got eyes? Haven't you got sense?
Now. if"
Halo ! what's up? What's he been at
now. Cyl"
The speaker was Frank Dynevor. Cyras
Baumgarten's especial chum when he was
at Denham. He was considerably older
than Cyras, but the latter was a forward
boy of his years, and would not acknowl-
edge a companion in one Of his own age.
Il sent him in for my coat. and he
must bring his" explained Cyras. "A
tanning would do him good"
"Of course it would" said Frank by
nevor. whats he crying fory"
For his sins" said Cyras.
The tears stood in Charles eyes moth
Ing grieved him so much as for Cyras to
be angry with him.
HE cries for nothing" went on Cyras,
"and then they get him into the nursery
and give him sugar candy. Mamma and
old Jaquet make n regular molly Of him.
Now, Master Charles. perhaps you'll 60
and get the right coat. It's his fault
that kept you waiting, Dynevor."
81 am not going" said Dynevor. "They
began a row at home about my running
out in the rain, so it's stopped. and l