Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1931-04-23

friend, confide in me always ana L
shall like you all the better then Tor
your frankness.' 81
And as the old lady spoke, Margaret
stooped down and kissed her. This
was the only woman on earth that
could be anything like a mother to
her. Yes, Mrs. Rapp, I'm in trouble
I've tried to be jolly and not heed
these things, but oh! It's so hard.
But | suppose you don't know what
it is. | just walk in one place and
out the other, and everyone sneers
and shuns me. You're my only friend
and I'm much obliged" Margaret
was sad and disguised and her face
looked very distracted.
my dear, there you are mistaken
again when you say l never had that
trouble. Remember, my dear, too,
that I'm not your only friend, but the
heavenly Father who gave you your
beautiful face, is constantly watch
ing thee! And the old familiar book
called the Bible has taught me to
pray, and it was praying that brought
me my wealth, my dear and don't for
get that God is wanting to answer
your prayers, but first you must pray
and Mrs. Rapp smiled knowingly.
'.Ah, Mrs. Rapp, I'll pray more. but
1 wish l did have more friends here.
just because l am poor the naughty
rich look down on me-" and again
Margaret dropped her head sadly.
my dear, don't let your troubles
get the best of you. Remember the
poet, Longfellow, who wrote this:
Into each life, some rain must fall.
some days must be daRk and dreary.'
1 keep it a sacred feeling and saying.
Remember those rich people aren't
the happiest. Those who are not pow
erty stricken but happy, enough to
live on and family, are the best
and most liked by all. Remember,
my dear, this is but tiny town and
in larger towns people would prize
you more highly because they are sick
of the rich and All! even God sorrow
fully means above us, to see his peo-
pie so. And l think if you pray, and
think of that verse you will feel
better. At least l always did when
1 was poor and l still do and then
she added, wait minute before you
go. I've a gift for YOU" And Mrs.
Rapp came back into the room with
a basket full of provisions, enough
to last Margaret and Rose for a week.
"Ah, thank you, Mrs. Rapp! You
are the kindest and most wonderful
woman on earth. Thank you, ever
so-much," Margaret bid her goodbye.
When she reached her little cottage,
she saw to her surprise her sister and
the man by the name of Thomas Mil
ton talking quietly together.
Margaret stopped on the threshold
and said to herself, What a fine
couple they would make" And she
walked toward them, she smiled her
prettiest smile,-"My, All! My! what's
this l see? Well, we'll, shall not dis
turb you. 1t looked so peaceful. Isn't
it a shame that l had to spoil it ALL"
She made them both laugh, especially
Tom.
well, Margaret, where have you
been?" asked Rose.
''Oh, l was over to Mrs. Rapp's
home. Dear old woman, she is so
sympathizing and breaches to such
an extent that she consoles a person.
l believe if some of those spoiled rich
chaps who stand around doing moth
ing but stand around town, would go
over there and listen to one of her
affecting sermons they would learn
a great DEAL" and she became sud-
denly grave, forgetting the strangers
presence.
Say, girls, l know you have forgot
ten my presence, but anyway I'm used
to that" he smiled-"but would you
like to attend the dance at Liberty
hall next week on Wednesday evening
at 500 o'colck? I'll call for you if
your darned pride won't get the best
of you," and his eyes twinkled so
merrily that both girls couldn't re-
sist the temptation of accepting the
offer.
Both sisters went to bed and Mar
garet related all her experiences to
her sister.
Continued