The diamond drill., 1908-06-13
HIS MOTHER.

MIS-. AIuen eltS In ner luAuIihnt uou-
doir gazing intently on her sons pic
ture, which rests on table, wishing
she could hear the sound OF hts voice
echoIng through the house again. She
had cast HIM or because be had con-
tracted a misalliance, refusing 10 hold
any intercourse with him. In vain he
pleaded. She remained immoFable.
II is now two years since his mar
riage, and, though she has often longed
for his presence. she has never &c
knowleged Il until now. Perhaps she
might have remained. estranged had IL
not been owing 10 the sermon which
the minister preached Sunday on
Mother Love-" relating several touch
ing incidents OF sacrifice which moth
ers have mnde for their sons. What
bad she done? Disowned her son be-
cause he married a poor girl What
need OF her being so bitter? II Jack
loved the girl. why was she so obsti--
nate? She resolyed TO search for him
and bring him home. .-as''a'.'' ''-'
Two months have passed Mrs. Ar.
cen has iefl no stone unturned TO find
her son. but 20 no avail She fears
She will be unsuccessful. Perhaps
years may elapse before any account
OF him may be obtained She is pac-
Ing the room ncrvously when Mr.. Ry-
mer, her lawyer, Is announced.
One glance Is sufficient She steps
forward, exclaIming. You have good
newsY' -.s.4. 49,. --ta-
Yes replied Mr. Rymer: Il have
seen your son, but did not make my
presence known. He lives I'm G.. and
is employed by Wright & Carter as
bookkeeper. obtained my informa-
ton from Mr.. Wright, conhdlng the
story TO him. knowing you VIII want
him 10 come home with you. He IL
glad for Mr.. Ardens sake, but sorry to
lose such an earnest worker. also
called on Mrs. Arden, but as a booA
agent. and | admire his taste. While
their home Is not luxurious, everything
is cozy. and am sure she is an excel.
lent Wife,
"Oh, / am so glad Mr.. Rymer, II
start Immediately / could reach the
house before Jack. tell his wife who
am and surprise him when he comes to
supper, could | notY"
eyes there Is a train nc noon. That
is an excellent plan. You will call 70.
night Jack Will be pleased TO see you.
and
Il should like 10 see him. Yes,
shall call. Goodbyw
Evening OF the same day. Mrs. Ar
den has been az her sons home two
hours. long enough for her TO agree
with Mr.. Rymer by admiring his selec-
ton OF wife. Alice. Jacks wife, Is
unlike the Ardens, being small and
fair, while they are tall and dark. Mrs.
Arden and Alice have become the best
OF friends. They are awaiting Jacks
arrival When they hear his footsteps,
Mrs. Arden will step into the next
room and await an opportunity for her
appearance.
"IIow the time dragsw exclalms
Alice az she kneels beside Mrs. Arden.
clasping her hand. Dear mother.
am so happyl l long for Jack 10 come.
knowing he but wished To be reunited
TO you 20 complete his happiness Ev-
cry moment seems an hour"
what n cross woman | have been!
But" smiling fondly into the uptumed
face, II did not know ! had such a
lovely little daughter"
III guess you thought wanted Jacks
money, but you know now. don't your"
Her answer Is 90 take the slender
form I'm her arms and kiss her.
Presently jacks footsteps are heard.
Mrs. Arden steps into the next room.
The door opens. and Jack exclaims:
"Why. Alice, you look radiant! What
is Il, little girl? Good news?"
"Jack, do I ever look unhappyY"
mo, but you look extremely happy
tonight"
81 guess happiness Is In the air" re-
plies Alice, with roguish smile. Per
haps You may inhale some of II. But
be seated supper VIII be cold"
''IIave you made mistake. Alice
asks Jack as he sees an extra pla.s
laid "For whom Is the third plate2"
A hand Is laid on his shoulder. A
voice which causes him 20 start says,
"For me-" In less time than Il takes
20 tell II Jack has'exclaimed "Mother"
and clasps her so tightly she fears she
VIII never be free. kissing her again
and again.
when mother ana son have recoy-
cred their composure. Mrs Arden tells
him how her conscience rebukcd her
after hearing the sermon, and when
she sat looking NJ his picture and long.
ing for the sound Of his voice she deter.
mined 20 find him and bring him home.
MFR Rymer enters at this point, and
great is AiIce's, or. as he calls her.
young Mrs. Arden's.r dlsmay 10 find
that "the persistent book agent" and
the lawyer are one Jack Is delighted
90 see his old friend
After greetings have been exchanged
between smiles and tears Jack turns
10 the group. saying. We'll you all
formed a conspiracy against me, but II