The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-06

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 .svhat is this Father Francis hkeE asked Lady Betty. after a pause. DOCS he seem to be genuine?
 sTt seems to me, Lady Betty, as though he were mad. He said the most awful things about everything Az for charity and good works, ne laurhed at them. He said that the only hope for England would come through a change in the minds or people, and not from any outside char fly. I don't understand him, Lady Betty. But he's terribly in earnest. He frightened me"
 What is he like2''
 Tall, with long black hair and beard; and his eyes are awful, Lady Betty. I think he must be mad. And he was dressed so funnily. and his feet were bare Yet there is something about him--I don't know what 1t is-- but l felt for a moment as though l should like to help him He seemed so much alone It was like one man defying the whole world"
 Poor fellowr' said Lady Betty. ebut he will do a lot of harm if he takes young fellows away from their work. I've known several religious revivals, but they have all left less mark on the world than any quiet scheme of practical charity"
 Tt is hot only the poor he wants to help. Lady Betty. It Is every one rich, well-to-do, beggars. every one. He says that money Is now the god of the whole world"
 T am not sure that he is not right" said Lady Betty, with sigh, yet those who have 1t can do good to their less fortunate fellows. It is no use shouting and preaching about 1t. The best thing to do is to go on quietly, try and help the suffering and the poor, do what little one can In this world of sorrow and sin"
 He said that charity did no real good, and never would, so long as every one looked on money as the chief thing in life'
 T think he is wrong" said Lady Betty thoughtfully. T am sure he Is wrong I must speak to Harry. You must see him tonight, and tell him row without fail. I think I shall be able to persuade him to give up this mad idea
 sIt would break my heart" sobbed the girl, If he were to leave me for this. We thought of being married next year. He was going to get 8 rise of salary in two months time. And I have been saving now you've been so good to me. It seems so hard. Lady Betty-s
 1Has he broken on the engage ment7"
 ..No-o," stammered the girl T told you. Lady Betty, he wants me to came with him. We shall have no home-tust the bare neeessaries of life. We shall sleep Anywhere. per haps in a barn or by the roadside. We were to have gone and looked at furniture shops next week. It is cruel"
 She buried her face in her hands and cried bitterly.
 Lady Betty rose, and, coming to the girls side, laid her hand upon the quivering shoulder.
 Don't be silly. Alice" she said ten- derly. "It will be all right. think I can promise you it will be all right l will give him work here-at better wages. It will be different to working for Mir. Bland. He can have no scruples about this sort of busi- ness.''
 "oh. thank you. Lady Betty. thank you so much. It is so good of you to help me"
 Not at all. child You help me. and I want to help you. That's all Come, wipe away those tears. and put on your hat and coat. You must look your best tonight, and perhaps you won't have to send Harry to me after all girl can do lot by her. self if she looks pretty and charm Ing"
 Alice smiled, and dabbed at her eyes with a handkerchief.
 You are sweet to me. Lady Betty" she said T often think-but, of course. it's impertinent of me to think about it,"