vorite of sister Mary; more like her, in disposi-
tion and preferences than James or Jack.

He arrived as soon as possible after the re-
quest, and saw with regret the sure indications
of fatality in his sick brother, and listened to his
admonitions--admonitions to a Christian life--
with tears, and uttered some promises of atten-
tion to the subject so dear to the heart of
James.

How gladly he would have extended healing
aid. But, alas! it was not in his power; so,
after listening to his wishes and arrangements
for his family and business, he decided to return
home.

Anxious for company home, he persuaded his
father and mother to permit Mary to attend him.
She was not at all needed in the sick room; she
did not choose to be useful in the kitchen, and
then she was fully determined to go.

So all the trunks were assembled and cram-
med with the best selections from the wardrobe
of herself and mother, where the last-mentioned
articles could be appropriated.

"Nig was never so helpful before," Mary re-
marked, and wondered what had induced such a