The Hayti herald. (Hayti, Mo.) 1908-1922, 1913-12-11

see whether she was in earnest and
replied slowly: We'll, don't know
Just what you would consider tainted.
Some people haven't liked the way in
which | got some Of my money, but
my conscience Is fairly easy, and my
greenbacks haven't been refused by
any one up to date"
II consider it no more than proper,
Mr.. McAdam," the minister made
haste to say as they we're starting
forward again, ito warn you of the
danger Of giving money promiscuous-
ly. When you toss your lucre into peo-
ple's laps you rob them of self-reli-
ance, their most precious possession.
Help is like whisky. A little OF 1t may
occasionally be beneficial, but 1t is
likely to be demoralizing when given
too freely. The recipients Of such
bounty are too likely to fall into the
habit Of expecting to be taken care of
without due effort on their own part.
and then they soon become confirmed
paupers whose decentralization extends
to their children"
Never mind" Jabez answered;
this is Christmas eve, and l know of
lots better things than tryin' to get
people to sing hosannas on empty
stomachs."
Shortly before they arrived at the
residence of Mrs. Mercedes Lynch,
Delaney, while steering with one
hand and endeavoring with the other
to turn up the lights, ran into a coal
wagon. But fortunately, beyond inter
rupting the reverie of the driver, who
was placidly delaying street car, no
damage was done.
The three gentlemen accompanied
Miss Allen on her errand of mercy to
the cottage, where Mrs. Lynch met
them at the door, and, having accept
ed Ursula's gift, informed Them that
she had Just received letter from
the son who was her only support
and comforter. He had arrived at San
Francisco-she didn't know just
where from-and intended to come
home as soon as she could raise the
money to pay his way.
There" said Jabez McAdam, strip
ping a bill from his roll, 'that'll help
some, | guess. Don't be afraid.
didn't make it out of oil or copper,
and I'm no campaign funds collector,
either"
What splendid giver you are"
Miss Allen observed as the door
closed behind them; "it would take
her months to earn that much"
YES" added Delaney, 1T will be
of great assistance. The poor boy can
use it to tip the porters on his way
home-or buy souvenirs"
II wish," Rev. Mr.. Simms- Sinclair
said to Delaney, as they went back
to the car, that you would permit me
to run this machine a while. 1t seems
to me that you are not getting half
| enough speed out Of it. l drove Mr.
Fairweather's 40-horse power Excel
sior all summer, you know, and every
minute is becoming precious
Delaney took the seat beside Miss
| Allen in the tonneau, telling the rev
| erend gentleman to go ahead and dc
the driving, if he thought h5 would be
an improvement.
1t happened that a man in buggy
was coming rapidly down the street
for which reason McAdam jumped VI
beside the rector, without waiting te
file a protest. They were off with &
series of irregular explosions and be
fore arriving at the next stopping
place Rev. Arthur Montgomery
Simms-Sinclair had torn wheel from
butchers cart, upset an expires!
wagon and smashed through crate
of geese, much to the delight of Miss
Allen, who declared that it was per
fectly splendid
Don't IVORY about the butcher" salt
Jabez McAdam, "Pll see that he get
a new outfit. Before l take anothe
ride in this kind of thing with ;
preacher at the helm, though, In
goin' to find out about my heart. Say
reverend, would you mind bearin
down bit on the slow pedal?"
The gentleman at the wheel ev
IDENTIFY considered it beneath his dis
nifty to reply. but, calling back to Dc
lancey, he asked what time 1t was
1t was eighteen minutes to six. The
, still had three calls to make ant
, even with the best of luck, the mir
, lister knew that he would not have
moment to spare. That couple mus
be married at six o'clock in order t
catch a train, for which reason Nj
,, Simms-Sinclair had to be on TIM
, He put on the high speed, swun
= around corner so swiftly that Mis-
Allen had difficulty in keeping herse
from being flung into Delancey's arm
and after ripping few spokes froi
y one of the wheels of delivery WACO
q they stopped in front of the home {
. which the turkey was to be left.
Let me carry it," said Jabez NJ
!, Adam, as Ursula was handing out I'll
% bird.
10 NO" the rector protested, 9Th
.. family belongs in my parish, and
Ir must accompany Miss Allen with h,
gift A spiritual blessing should {
:, with the fowl The family must