Norwich bulletin., 1914-03-21
A LITTLE CHILD SHALL LEAD THEM

it. In all such family quarrels, there is some one between the two disaf- fected parties on whom the sorrow falls heaviest, some one who is dear to both sides, and who loves both fond1y For the sake of such those who disagree may well overlook their grievances and strive for peace and friendship. Not that Lena was in fault for she was ready to make all overtures possible, for Ned's sake, and really loved Molly as much as ever, but Mollie was not willing to meet her even halfway. She never came to their home, though repeatedly invited. nor recognized them in any way till at last they accepted her decision as final, and let her severely alone.
 After time news came to Ned and his wife of Mollie's marriage, and a fine wedding they had, but notwith- standing the entreaties of her parents, the brother and his wife were not in vited to join the wedding guests, in fact were requested not to be pres ent. "1 did not go to their wedding, and they need not come to mine," an nounced Mollie.
 Its heard hearted you are" re- proved her mother, land some day not, the sooner the better say I'
 To Lena and Ned came the joy of children, one boy and one girl. Grand father and Grandmother Mccoy could not sufficiently show their love for the children who were named for them, ana already returned the affection be- slowed on them. But no word came from Mollie. They knew she lived not far from them, and that she seem ed happy and well-content, but that was all.
 Then came news of MolIie's mother hood. and of days in the year, it was on St. Patricks day. Here parents were delighted at the coincidence, and re1oiced with their daughter. and in sisted that the new little granddaugh-
 ter should be called Patricia in mem
 ory of the day.
 Soon afterward the story came for
 the third time to Neds home An anxious time followed for Ned and his parents. Lena's life was dispaired of
 but at last she began to recover her
 former health and strength. The ba- by was called Mollie. in remembrance Of old times. She was a frail little mortal, not the bouncing child that her brother and sister had each proven themselves to be.
 One day when Ned returned home should be there but his sister Mollie She greeted him with the old-time loving smile and roguish glance. You, Mollie," he exclaimed. What 1 brought you here?" The babies have | brought me" was Mollie's reply. I'm ! e1 A4AOthOA 4AO" iiy sell, ana IL mas mace me feel differently towards other l mothers. When l heard of Lena | danger, the old love returned, and | came to see her as soon as felt that
 l could be received. am glad she is | on the mend now. What a fine baby [ you have! Ii was so good of you to 1 name her Mollie. l don't deserve : 1t after the way I treated you l am i sorry now for all my cruelty in the 1 past, and hope you and Lena will for 1 give and forget, and let me make amends in the future. My husband | has never upheld me in my treatment l of you, and he and I are going to have l you over to supper just as soon as 1 Lena is able to come"
 of course, Mollie, Lena and are | only too glad to see you once more
 but stay tonight and take supper with us'
 No, I must get back to my baby l but will you kiss me, Ned. before | go? You know Mother always made