Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1908-04-16

couple who stood there looking at her IN
surprise. The old woman was partly
supporting the aged man on her arm,
but both were feeble.
You must excuse the holiness Of my
brother and myself in daring to enter
your house while you were away, but as
this is the blessed Easter morning we felt
that we might make you bit happier
by coming In and paying our respects and
leaving a basket of Easter dainties, to-
gether with box of Easter blossoms"
why, bless your dear young faces
said the old lady. entering. with her hus-
band on her arm, as she spoke How
bright and cheerful to see two pretty
children In the house. You must sit
down and tell us who you are and how
you came to remember us on this beauti-
ful Easter morning"
With the greatest tact and sweetness
June explained how she had seen them
one day while passing by. and how she
had remembered their looking so III. For
that reason her brother and herself had
come to call on them and wish them a
happy Easter.
Tom, always bashful under such circum-
stances, was trying to say something
bright and happy to the old man, who
had lain down on his cot. But he hushed
to hear what the old lady now told them.
Il must tell you how timely your sweet
call has been. This morning we received
a telegram from our son, whom had
not heard from for many yearS-and
whom we had feared was dead-tclling
us that he was his way here; that he
would arrive on the o'clock train from
the south. He has been in the mining
country of South America Somehow his
letters must have been lost. for this Is the
first time we have heard from him since
he reached that far-away land. Well, full
Of excitement, we went to the station to
meet him. We found that the train is
three hours late. Oh. what would we
do to pass the time till then! And to
make it harder we had anticipated the
joy of his company for our Easter break
fast, which, though very poor. would
seem feast having him here to share it.
But after he arrives well no longer want
for necessities of life. His telegram says
Bringing plenty to father and mother
Bless our boy. Oh. how we have needed
HIM"
We'll. our visit is indeed timely" said
June, for now the dinner shall all be
spread and waiting for your son. Please let
me fix it on the table before | must 60"
And without waiting for reply June had
the table cloth brushed neatly and was
placing upon the table a plate of fine
roast chicken, some cold boiled tongue,
jelly, salad, q loaf of white delicious
bread, a loaf cake. fruits and raisins.
Then, last of all, she placed IN the cen
ter a bowl of Easter eggs, but fit to eat
as well as to look upon. They had been
deviled and placed in hand painted shells
A bouquet of Easter lilies also adorned
the table which June now carefully COW
cred with a cloth till the longed-for guest
should arrive.
''Oh, you dear children, how can we
thank you," cried the old lady, tears dow
ing from her eyes. IAN we had to offer
to our dear son on his return was a bit
Of bread and cheese and a cup of tea.
You see my husband has been very III
and had to throw up His work. So the
money he had saved while In health was
all gone when the telegram arrived to
give Us hope. Though we both knew our
Lord would not desert US in our hour of
need And see-how you dear ones have
come 10 cheer ana minister to our I!
wants? You shall receive your rewards, !
my dear, dear boy and girl. This Easter |
morn you have been thoughtful Of an old |
and sick couple Your presence has |
cheered Us and made Us quite well |
again"
In a weak voice the grateful old man !