Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-10-04

some time. He Is losted," he said con-
fidentlally, looking up in Davld's face.
David took the child up the altar
steps, and showed him where the little
boys sang each Sunday in their cas-
socks and surpllces Bennie's dlsap-
pointment was great when told that he
was hardly old enough to sing.
But I'll soon be growed," he added
with sigh and an afterthought.
Then David showed him the picture
Of the Infant Jesus on His Mothers
knee, and Bennie remarked as he look
ed at 1t, He amt got no fadder like
me, maybe, but his mudder loves him."
Then David knew the child had lost
his father, and he said "mudder" lust
as Birdie-glrl had done years ago, when
they had walked In the cornfields to-
gether. He could almost fancy 1t was
Birdie-glrl that was clasping his hand
now, SO real did the long forgotten in
cident return, until the sound of Mary's
voice brought him back from the land
Of dreams.
"Now, Master Bennie, we must 90 at
once. Mamma will want you. Say
goodbye to the kind gentleman and
come along"
Goodbye, Mr.. Story Man; If come
again tomorrow, will you show me
more things?"
David promised, and the next day,
and for a number Of days the proceed
ings were repeated, for it gave Mary a
chance to chat with her many friends
whom she met at church.
1t was great day at the cathedral.
Confirmation service was to be held and
many Bishops of renown were to speak.
David was very busy until late. Then
he thought he would go into the body
of the great church, and listen him
self to the wonderful singing and beau
tiful services.
He was looking around for seat,
when Bennie's voice whispered out
from one of the pews:
"Mr. Story Man, here's lots Of room
with us. Do come" and, taking Ds-
vids wrlnkled hand In his, he drew him
In the pew which was occupied by a
lady and the child.
After Bennie had pointed out to Da-
vid one Of the Bishops as his grand
fadder," he stuck his little hand in that
of his new found friend and settled
down quietly to listen to the singing.
1t was long service, and David and
Bennie wearled long before 1t was over,
but they sat 1t out bravely, hand in
hand, while Bennie's mother, her thick
veil lowered, watched them long and
earnestly.
When the great cathedral doors were
opened, and the vast congregation dis
persed she led the way to quiet part
of the church, followed by Bennle and
David. Then she turned and faced
them, raising the heavy crepe folds of
the veil from her face.
Father, don't you know me?" was
all she said.
The few remaining people saw a
strange sight, for after gazing in her
face intently for a few moments the
old man fell on her shoulder weeping
convulslvely.
The old homestead Is once again Da-
vlds and he wanders about the fields
telling wonder stories as Of old, but
they are told to little boy now.
Many improvements have taken place
In the house and farm at the sugges-
tion Of Bennles mother. The old man
Is deeply Interested In them all, for
he wants Bennie to be farmer, as his
great great grandfather was before
him, only he adds, II hope he'll make
better farmer than did"
And Bennie is oh, 80 happy, for he
has found his udder grandfather in
the country."-Waverley Magazine.