The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1909-08-12

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amused. was his undoing The walnuts
slipped from his grasp and, striking
another bag. liberated peck Of pop
corn. Ie stood up guiltily.
Please forgive me, Mrs. Fleming"
he apologized II am sorry if my awk-
wardness has disclosed your gifts too
soon
They re not Mis- Fle1ning's," correct
ed Deacon Brown. They're yours.
We thought we'd give you donation
stead of money, times are so hard
The Rev. Mr.. Morgan unconsciously
backed step. For me? But. deacon,
l have no use for these er-raw COM
modities. 1t is very kind of you-but-
but
Besides this, there's side Of meat
and frkin of butter outside put in
Mrs. Fleming proudly. Nov that
you've seen them I'd better take the
molasses out too. It's so warm in
here picking up two Of the jugs.
BY all Means said the minister,
Wiping his forehead, and III the gen
eral conversation that ensued he found
himself near Barbara Dean.
II did not expect to see you,'' he said
in a low voice.
Il am spending a few days with
Cousin Bess," she answered care
you so devoted to haywood that you
have forgotten your old friends?''
s:Only those who wished to forget
me- significantly; then, with a de-
spairing glance at the loaded table,
what shall do with it?'' be asked.
"A family Of ten could not consume
that perishable stuff before it spoils.
Why did they bring so much?'
"The unwritten law Of a donation
party is that none may attend without
bringing a present" she said com
posedly.
"Then what special donation must ]
thank you for" ironically s.the sack
Of four?''
She laughed. His dismay was so
comical. She did not know the desper-
ate state of his finances. Il did not
bring anything" she said. IT could
MOTTO you
Something in her voice lent sudden
deXibility to bis most inelastic hope.
With her love to cheer him on he
would yet make of haywood his ideal
church
Come with me a moment he said,
leading her to the deserted window
nearest the church. IL had bright
dreams when came here, Barbara y
he went on II have learned to love
the church and the people. If 1 go
away now my work will be wasted.
But I think I shall go when my year
is up"
"Where?" she asked quickly.
"Anywhere-to any church that pays
a salary" desperately ''That collec-
ton represents my work for nine
months It is not enough, Barbara.
You said that no one may attend a
donation party without a present. l
am waiting for yours. If you want me
to stay here you must do your part.
The deacons and elders have looked
after the needs of the material man.
You must provide for his spiritual
nature
She played with the widows best
curtains nervously. "You said you
would not ask me again." she re-
minded
II have not. You did we'll to say
no." bitterly. eff my work is worth
only butter and -four you are justified
in forgetting me as quickly as posi-
Bile. haywood can keep it's donation
l shall leave at once"
A change flashed across her pretty
face. The mischief vanished, and in
its place stole a tender blush. "Don't
be hasty, James," she whispered, with
a furtive glance over her shoulder.
perhaps with my donation we car
use the rest. When will the parson-
age be empty?'
"1ll give the tenant notice tomor-
row. he answered happily Then
under cover of the widows voluminous
curtains, with the church looking on
in solemn witness. he accepted her do
nation with a kiss.