Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-12-22


could not help breathing it, the joyous
song of Peace and goodwin flooded
the inner being as well.
In the dormer window of an attic
chamber overlooking the city stood
little child She was thin and pale,
but even these ravagers of beauty
could not rob her features of their
loveliness. Great blue eyes and gold
en- curls enhanced the fairy-like deli
cacy of her face, and though i'll clad
she possessed the bearing of prin-
cess. Now and again she left her
post at the window and, opening the
door, listened as if expecting to hear
familiar footsteps ascending the
stairs.
When it was --,,most dark and I,xhts
oegan 10 pear here and there over
tne ..0usetops, like will-o -the-wisps In
q marshy bog, she drew a chair be-
meath the hook driven in the closet
door from which an exceedingly
shabby coat and weather-beaten hat
were suspended. By this means she
was able to reach the garments and
was soon attired for the street. Run
ming back to the window she scanned
the city and the heavens. Just above
the horizon cleaned a single star OF
wondrous brilliancy, and the child, en-
raptured by its beauty, forgot that
she intended to go out and remained
motionless watching the resplendent
glory Of heavens jewel. The room
was flooded with a soft shimmering
light, and the child gave a sob of joy
as she suddenly realized that the star
moved. AS far as she could see the
same silvery radiance flooded the sky.
The great soul within that tiny body
sang with happiness and she softly
whispered: 'It is the star of Bethle-
hem. I must follow it, like the three
wise men!"
She fastened from the room and
down the flights of steps to the street
The star moved on and on, unfalter-
ingly, and the tiny figure trembled in
every limb as it followed the won.
drous light
D6EOuu Illc UOuIludIy VI IIlS CIIJ
over frozen roads and frost-whitened
fields, the tireless lettle feet, Ill pro
tected by their worn shoes, hastened
after the star.
At last she came to a tiny house
| nestled among a group of fir trees
| From the windows came paths of vel
low light, whose warmth and cheeri
ness drew her on to the door.
| She did not pause to knock, but
lifted the latch and entered. The
room was scantily furnished, but {
| glowing log fire bathed the homel!
surroundings with a glorified beauty
Seated in front of the fireplace wa
a woman who bent lovingly over al
infant. Grouped about her were thre,
children, while the father of this hap
py family stood somewhat back of til,
mother hanging a branch of ever
green above the mantel.
AS the little stranger entered an,
hesitated, tho children rushed forwar
to greet her.
Come in, child" said the mother.
The tired little girl moved eagerl
forward. Have I found the king?
she asked.
"The king?" questioned the prou
mother Eyes, we think baby is
king" And she placed the soft, pin
face of the infant close to that of tn
child, who reverently kissed it
cheek
Il have brought him a gift" sh
whispered, shy1y, offering a little bea
purse. The mother stopped and in
printed a warm kiss on the lips c
the tiny gift bearer.
"He will love it, and would than
you If he could. See, he reaches fc
1t now" The chubby fingers, a
tracted by the brightly colored bead
tried their best to grasp the purse.
"You have given him his frs
Christmas gift" said the fathe
DRAW near the fire-you are cold
while get bowl of bread and milk
The child removed her hat an
coat, seated herself on the heart
stool and was soon enjoying til
simple fare.
How did you find us?" the woma
asked.
81 followed the star" she replied.