Norwich bulletin., 1913-07-19

(Written Specially For The BuIletin.)
 We have all heard of the old saying, "A friend in need is Friend in Deed" but to some of us the old proverb means more than it does to others. will tell you with grateful tears in her eyes that she knows it's meaning to the full from her own experience.
 There was a time in Barbara's life when the world seemed very empty or friends for her. and she felt the need or them greatly. It was at this time the district visitor found her in dire dlstress. Barbara repeated the old say Ing and added: T am in need in very great need, but where is the friend to be found? My fate seems to be with out friends as well as without means.
 i need not remind you," said the plous visitor, that We always have friend in heaven"
 Well" replied Barbara, "I wish He would send me an earthly friend. Heaven seems so far away from me-
 Why! Mrs. Brown I am shocked at your talk! 1 supposed that you were a Christian and would submit to the Lords will with resignation"
 Very good," said Barbara. ''Do you expect me to be submissive and cheer ful in my circumstances? Here l am with three children to provide for, and my husband taken from me after a long and expensive illness, that used about all we had managed to save through years of economy. I am un- trained for all except domestic duties, and the children debar me from find ing employment in that line. And you talk to me of Su5misSion!"
 Well Mrs. Brown, I am sorry to hear you speak in this way, I shall have to report you as undeserving of our assistance. I trust you will find friends to help you, but our society can only offer you advice, and 1 hope my next visit will find you in better frame of mind.' and she took her de- parture, leaving some tracts on the tab able for Mrs. Browns perusal
 Barbara was in dire distress, and could see not the faintest ray of hope. She told the truth when she said their little store of savings was nearly con- sumed during her husbands illness and final expenses, and she knew not where to turn for aid. She had hoped much from the visitor who had just left, and to be offered only advice and religious tracts was disappointment to her, and left her with bitter feelings over her lot. The future looked dark to her, and she was overwhelmed with her sadness and bereavement Her hus- band had been so much to her. and his loss alone seemed enough to bear without the additional burden of care now forced upon her, ana dropping her head upon the table she sobbed as If her heart would break. The little ones tried to comfort her in her grief, but even mother love could not restrain her passionate weeping.
 So when the door opened to admit another visitor, it was the children who announced the fact by their cries of welcome. They evidently knew the lady who entered, and were glad to see her.
 My dear Mrs. Brown" said she. T am sorry for you indeed, I have been out of town, or I should have come sooner to you. You have lost a good husband, and we have not forgotten how faithful he served us in days gone by What are your plans for the future. and how can we help you? Please confide in me freely, and we will find some way to make things look brighter. I am sure. What has