Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-07-24

interested by what you told us in your
sermon. and there are one or two ques-
tons | should like TO ask you
My dear sir, n5 apologies are neces-
sary," replied the good bishop cordially.
Il am only too pleased TO meet with one
who Is interested IN my work, and TO af-
ford him any information on the subject
he may wish 10 elicit from me-"
Perhaps you are walking my way"
replied the other.
Il do not know in which direction your
way hes, replied the bishop. Bur /
am walking e my lodgings in saekville
.Oh. well, that will not take me far
off my route. live in Berkeley square,
explained the stranger. And if you
will put up with my company for little
way we can talk as we walk
With pleasure" began the stranger
as they set out together, Il have it in my
mind that | should like to do something
substantial for that cathedral Of yours
You are very good. I am sure" inter.
posed the bishop gratefully.
But as a man of business" pursued
the other, Il make it a practice never
to give my money without first satisfy
ing myself that the scheme to which |
give it is being conducted on sound bust
ness principles"
You are quite right" nodded the
bishop. THAT is very wise precaution
If everybody did the same much of the
money now diverted into useless or I'M
worthy channels would 60. instead, to
really deserving objects"
Quite 50, rcjoined the stranger.
when one gives one should always as
sure oneself that ones money will not
be wasted or frittered by any extraya-
gance or want of management, but viii
do the maximum of good that the sum
given-whatever il may be-is capable
of doing. In religion and philanthropy
just as much as in business, it is ones
duty to set ones face against unproduc-
tive expenditure. After all, money is a
talent''-
"A great talent" interjected the bish-
OPP. 1t is pity that so few people
realize the fact"
well, | have no doubt that your an
swers to the few questions / wish to
joined the stranger; for | can see that
you are not only an earnest but also a
practical man."
Il come fiom country where every
thing and every one is practical" an
swered the bishop. There is no room
for dreamers or Missionaries out there. 1t
is the land Of hard facts"
"A good training college for the clergy,
then" said the stranger.
And he proceeded to put his ques-
tons. They We're shrewd, businesslike,
and to the point. The bishops answers
We're equally So. The stranger heard
them with manifest approval. AT the
end he said.
You have more than satisfied me. If
you will do me the favor of accepting it,
should like to give you 1900 for your
cathedral fund"
'One thousand pounds! Oh, but that is
magnificent! How can / thank you for
such splendid generosity?' calculated
the good bishop, his face alive with de-
light and gratitude.
Tut-tut! replied the stranger depre
catingly. 1T is for a good cause. and
am only the steward-the trustee-of
the wealth with which Providence has
endowed me. If You do not mind COM
ins' round to my house-it will not take
you quarter of mile out of your way
II can write you the check at once"
Indeed, l will come gladly" answered
the bishop.
Berkeley square. Presently the stranger
led the way through a narrow street,
which formed short cut to their des-
tinatiOn. The street was quite deserted.
1t was already after half past i, and all
London was at lunch. Half way down
the street, sudden, startling thing be-
FELL A young woman, thickly yelled,
Il
been lurking, snatched the leathev bag
from the bishops hand. and made off
with it as fast as she could run. Almost
before the worthy prelate had recov-
cred from his anaZement she was out of
sight around the corner.
Good heavensii he calculated.
We'll, | never" gasped his companion,
aiyzed by the startling suddenness of the
occurrence. Fancy her daring to rob
you like that in broad Daylight
1t is distressing-ter cried the
bishop, very much perturbed. Unhappy
creature, if she only knew
Il do not see that there is any need to
pity her, exclaimed the other, in evil
dent surprise,
oh, but indeed there isl declared the
Dlsnop, more and more distressed. BE
cause the woman happens to be q thief.
that IS no reason why should wish her
to rush into the jaws of certain and
painful death''-
Eth? What on earth do you mean p
broke IN his companion, staring at the
bishop as though he feared he had gone
out of his senses.
impression that my bag contained this
mornings offertory," said the bishop, his
agitation increasing. Il care say she
has followed me from the church for the
purpose of stealing it. But she is ter
ribly mistaken. The bag contains no
money. I-I-upon my soul, / almost
wish it did rather than what il does
contain, gasped the good bishop dis
tractedly."
Why, what does it contain?' demand
ed his puzzled companion.
1T was all on account of my land
lady" stammered the bishop in great
agitation. .-She wouldn't hear of my
leaving it behind in my rooms. in case
ii might escape from its box during my
absence. So, in order to .,aeify her, /
locked it in that bag. along with my
robes, papers and other things, and took
it to church with me-
IT? IT? What the deuce is ftp"
broke in the other impatiently.
My pet rattlesnake," gasped the
bishop.
Lord Almighty CALCULATED the stran-
ger with a profanity that the circum-
stances perhaps did something to ex-
cuse. I'VE must save her, bishop--save
her, / say" And without an instants
delay he took to his heels.
The distracted bishop. recovering him
self little. started to run after him. He
did not catch him, but he managed
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