The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-12-24

white skirt, the better to push the
boat along the shore; once IL drifted
beyond their reach. and was only
rescued by fallen branch dis
covered with difficulty The arrival
OF the boys father, an anaemic-
looking little man. put an end TO
their play. He deplored the con-
dition OF the lady's dress.
at doesn't matter In the least"
she assured him, and fled in mood
she did not attempt to anaiyze.
Hurrying homcward. she regained
her room, bathed, and at $3.50 ap-
peared in the big. formal dining
room, from which the glare OF the
morning light was carefully
screened. Her father insisted on
breakfasting here; and she found
him now seated before the white
tablecloth, reading a newspaper.
He glanced up at her critically.
$50 you've decided to honor me
this morning." he said.
"Ive been out in the park" she
replied, taking the chair opposite
him. He resumed his reading. but
presently. as she was pouring out
the coffee, he lowered the paper
again.
whats the occasion today" he
asked.
The occasiony' she repeated.
without acknowledging that she
had grasped his implication. His
eyes were on her gown.
you are not accustomed. as a
rule. to pay much Difference to Sum
day"
.Doesn't tho Bible say. some
where" she inquired, that the Sab
IN ~ RI n n
that may be broadened after a
while, to include woman"
But you have never been an ad-
vocate. so far as 1 know, of women
taking advantage OF their oppor-
tunity by going to church"
whats tho use," demanded
Alison, "of the thousands Of working
women spending the best part Of the
day in the ordinary church, when
their feet and hands and heads are
aching? Unless some f1re Is kindled
in their souls, IT is hopeless for them
to try to obtain any benefit from re-
ligion-so called-as it is preached
to them in most churchea-"
"Fire in their souls!" exclaimed the
banker.
Eyes II the churches offered
those who might be leaders among
their fellows = practical solution or
existence, kindled their self-respect.
replaced a life Of drudgery by one
of inspiration-that would be worth
while. But you will never get such
a condition as that unless your
pulpits are filled by personalities.
instead Of puppets who are all cast
in one mold and who profess to be
there by divine right"
RATHER sARCAsTTC.
II am glad to SEQ at least that
you are taking an interest in re-
served meaningly.
Alison coIored. But she retorted
with spirit.
That is true Of a great many
persons today who are thinking
on the subject. II Christianity is
n solution of life, people are de-
manding of tho churches that they
shall perform their functions, and
show US how, and why or else cease
to cucumber the world"
Eldon Parr folded up his news
paper.
80 you are going to church this
norning?" he said.
yes. At what time will you be
ready?'
AT quarter to eleven. But II you
are going to St JOINTS. you will
have to start earlier. I'll order a
car at half past ten"
where are you going- She held
her breath. unconsciously. for the
answer.
ITO Calvary" he replied coldly. as
he rose to leave the room. But
hesitate to ask Won IN come-I am
afraid you will not find a religion
there that suits you"
For a moment she could not trust
herself to speak. The secret which
ever since Friday evening. she had
been burning to learn was disclosed.
Her father had broken with Mr..
Holder!
To BE Continued Mondsy.