Norwich bulletin., 1912-08-31

nie was no strong like his own daug ghter, and the hot days were wea- ry, weary days for her; but after a little coaxing Jennie went with her un- cle and Amy went to walk with her friend,
 Mrs. White retired to her room and knelt in earnest prayer, that her child might be brought to see her selhshness and be a different girl.
 After Amy had goEe to her room, that night, conscience began to trouble her, telling her she should have helped papa. and read to Grandma Gray, and not caused mammals face to look so sOTrowful She tried to pacify her conscience, that papa dld not care; she could help him some other time and mamma no need to look so sad. And Amy laid down on her bed trying to feel satisfied with herself, when all at once she seemed to come near a beau- tiful city with gates like gold. AS she came up to the gates an angel with a sad face opened them, and she passed through into the city. But everything seemed so strange; there was no one to greet her, or seemed to notice her entrance, although in the distance she could see forms moving about. and hear strains of most beautiful music yet no one came near her, and she seemed entirely alone. At last forms began to move toward her, and the gates, and as they neared her she could see each had a look of pleased ex- pectation on their faces, and all look ing right toward the gates.
 There was Grandma Gray, but she passed right by. with just glance in Amys direction. There was little Will lie, but he did not seem to know her at all, but with an eager look was press ing toward the gates.
 Next came her own papa, but he did not recognize her, but passed on with the others, to wait at the gates, where all now seemed to be waiting and gates swung open, and through them ] passed Cousin Jennie. Every hand was outstretched to greet her, and voices rang out in glad welcome, This was more than Amy could bear, and she threw herself at the feet of the sad faced angel, and implored to be al- ! lowed to return to earth, it was SC lonely for her there. and let her try ] again.
 MY child, those who enter here can 1 never return to earth" replied the an- | gel. What mortals do must be done while there, and remain as done. There 1 Is no returning or undoing."
 When Amy awolqe the sun was shin ] ing in her room, and wildly remember | ing her experience in the dream, she | jumped quickly from the bed and kneeling down, thanked her Heavenly | Father that she still had the opportlm- l ity of having some loved one watch ing at the gates for her All through that day Mrs. White wondered at the change in Amy. Helping her with the | household duties, without frown or her face; surprising papa by offering l to help him at the office; taking lame Willie for a ride, and reading to him from the pretty story book; running l across the way to take a nice dinner l to Grandma Gray; and when she wrap i ped up little brothers cut finger he was so astonished that he forgot tc cry. So each day, finding some new pleasure in forgetting self and doing what her hand found to do.
 Mrs. White wondered and waited, fol she knew when the right time came Amy would tell her what had brough' about such a change, and one evening in the early twilight, as she Sat al the window Amy crpet to her arms ant told her about the dream, and how now she asked God each morning to helE her forget that day.
 Mrs. White clasped her close, with z loving kiss and 8 ferYent God bles' you. my child"
 Thus clasped in each others arms mother and daughter together watcheC the deepening shadows until darknes: ! closed over the earth.