The evening world., 1916-06-12
"SHE" FASCINAT TES THE MIND


row stairs that led to Mother VII.
Ions garret. When Mother villon saw
the Canon and the boy enter the room
hand In hand, sho uttered a sharp
cry Then, darting forward, she
seized Francois by the shoulder, and
retroating into the room. she ranged
her boy by her side and faced the
visitor with hostile eyes.
What Is your business with me.
Your Reverence?" she inquired Frost
lily. dropping a curtsey, which she
made plain was to tho Canon's coat
and not to himself.
my dear sistcr-in law" the Canon
began In an agitated voice, with an
apologetic smile upon bis honest
oountenance. But Mother Villon, not
to be- mollified. interrupted him brisk
ly:
who are you calling dear sistsr-
In -law2" she questioned fiercely. You
are mistook. good sir: this 10 not the
house you seek: there are no kith nor
kin OF yours to be found here"
As she spoke she grlpped her son
so tightly on his shoulder that the
pressing fingers hurt him. The Canon
was embarrassed, tho Canon was dis
tressed; but he felt that he deserved
no better reception. and he would not
admit defeat.
I'VE were at fault" he admitted,
sadly at fault. and for my part
have always regretted It..
Mother Villon only sniffed derisive-
ly.
Indeed" persisted tho good Canon,
II made efforts to trace you, after
came into my canonship. but you had
vanished as II you had never been"
You may keep" said Mother villon
dec!slvely. your breath to cool your
II have better use for my breath"
he assured the angry woman With
smile. II mean to use II for the un-
folding q sober truth to YOU Hero
We live. you and I. In world that IL
divided into great people and little
people. You and i. good sister. be-
long TO the littlo people"
You. tndeed!" commented the wom-
an scornfuliy. as she glanced over the
Still tho Canon smiled.
Hear me out" he pleaded. am
indeed OF the little people. yet am
we'll set up In. worldly goods. And
why am l 80 set-up7 I will tell you.
There are but two ways by which We
Of the little people can 50 climb as
to rub elbows with the great people.
They are the pathway OF the Church
and the pathway OF the Law. l
"oiNeu tho paehWoy W NV >hea W" "
my physical as we'll AZ my spiritual
advantage. Others as humble a. my :
self have walked with like SUCCESS
along the pathway Of the Law. Do
you begin now to see my drtftf"
Mother Villon said nothing. bui
Francois thought and hoped that her
frown was relaxing
Think, woman" said tho homes,
} Canon. with an eloQuence that was
underlined by genuine emotion, what
It may mean to this. your son. II
am permitted by your favor to extend
to him such poor patronage a. can
command I can make learned ma n
Of him. l can place him at the part
Ing Of the two ways to fortune, the
Church and the Law. Who knows. II
you live long enough. you may see
him. II | have my way. q bishop on
the ono hand or a Judge on the other.
Have you. l ask in all sincerity. any
equivalent advantage to offer the
boy?"
The good woman sighed.
The Canon saw that his words were
having their effect, and he made
haste to press his advantage.
Already the good woman had bee n
more than half won over. Thus.
from being the very Image OF
obstinacy. she suddenly softoned her
countenance, surrendered at all
points and found herself, to her pat
ent astonishment and private salts
faction. clasped In the arms Of stout
and smiable gentleman. who patted
her affectionately on the shoulder and
called her dear sister.