Story of Chester Lawrence

drew his attention from the printed page. He was beginning to realize what the fascination for the sea was which took hold of men. It would have been difficult for him to analyze or explain th

morn

was Lucy's father who found a c

eresting?" inqui

this wonderful sea an

aze out to the distance. "Our universe is now but water and

ll we can see with our eyes, but all that comes within view of our comprehension. Do you know," resumed Chester after a pause, "I have come to this conclusion, th

rmon," as if he would see the fountai

However, I like to think about them and express them to those who wi

one to help us: the Father has revealed Himself to us through his Son. The Son we can comprehend, for He was one of us. We learn from scripture that this Son had all power both in heaven and earth given him; that He was, in fact, 'heir of all things.' Now, when that fact is fixed in my mind, I connect this other with it, that we, God's children also, are joint heirs with Christ; and

ter. He had evidently also dropped to the "common le

Hills.' I like Kipling, but I wish he hadn't wri

s h

y, and took for gospel truth the lurid stories hack drivers

ially today to ask you not to talk religion to my daughter. I understand she and you had

nothing to her about 'Mormonism

, heart trouble mostly, with complications. A comfortable voyage with no over-excitement might help, the doctors said; and that's the main reason for this trip. She has

may

in contact with undesirable people,

, for in

not say

d not, for the world, do anything that

e for the best if you did not meet her oftener than possible. I k

anything-for I want to tell you, Mr. S

d you th

as well tell you. We have met but a few time

ou don't

ere is such a thing as true affinity of souls, nevertheless, the affinity which draws by the Sp

to encourage any deeper feeling towards my daughter. She can never marry. She li

daughter, and we all knew she would die tomorrow, or next month, that knowledge would make only this difference, that my love would become all the h

n, giving voice to his thoughts, asked: "Have you studi

is expected of every 'Mormon.' Every member of our Church is supposed to be abl

live i

y home is i

I-are there 'Mor

ansas City. I joined the 'Mormon' Church

been to Ut

y well acquainted with the people; and they

did tell me your name, b

awrence-Chest

ster did not understand the strange twitching of the minister's lips or t

repeated Mr. Stron

met me before, h

course not. There was just something come o

as if he l

ing, a drink of wate

for Chester also had arisen-"and tell me

As a boy in Chicago, I suppose, my young days passed as others; but it wa

s,

s a miner for a time, but there are no wild animals or Indians there now, so my adventures were those o

d to see in her any symptoms for the worse, as her father had indicated. In

nodded to Chester, who returned the greeting. "Don't you know, papa,

with you," said t

whether it's finished or not. I b

inish the game," pe

e along," suggested the girl,

Chester. "I must finish my boo

merrily over the defeat and victory in the games. Chester watched them mingle with the company

ill-smelling quarters of the steerage, there is variety enough. Representatives are here from nearly "every nation under heaven:" every creed, every color; every grade of intelligence and worldly position, from the prince who occupies exclusively the finest suite of room

tances. The Rev. Mr. Strong and his daughter, not being very well,

learned to know any more of his fellow travelers. And now further association with this pleasant acquaintance must stop.

All were on deck during those beautiful days, and twice on Tuesday Lucy and Chester and the elders had played deck quoits, the father joining in one of them. Lucy beamed on Chester in her quiet wa

to read. There was no escape for him as she approached. What a sweet c

with you, Brother

thing the ma

the end nothing is gained by mystery and silence. He told her plainly what had taken place between himself and her father. She list

e true restored gospel. It isn't true that a discussion of these things affects me unfavorably. I am never so we

long my talk with you. But I have a way out of your trouble. You know Elder Malby. H

t's a good sugg

ook from afar off, or perchance

. Chester promenaded at a distance with some envy in his heart; but he kept away. For fully an hour the girl and the elderly missionary talked. Then the minister, coming on deck saw them. He, n

himself and his life. It seemed to Chester that he purposely led up to his personal affairs, and he wondered

e minister, after receiving little inform

er, about

liked it

r is fine; and that is trul

s companion's arm close. They reached in their orbit the point nea

awrence," said the minister. "I won

did no

ther or not he ev

here many years before, but had left. She lived in Chicago the latter part of her life; but she ma

. The man's arm clung to Chester firmly as if he wished support; and Chester's heart warmed to him. Was he not Luc

d," said Chester. "Le

all

r and his child the way he did. No; much as I have longed to know a father's love and care, I cannot but despise a man who becomes a father, then shirks from the responsibility which follows-who leaves the burden

dence. But he must know also that this occurred among a Christian community, long before either of the parties concerned knew of or were connected with the "Mormons." So Chester ex

the daughter, and wh

not well. Perhaps he oug

what frightened girl, "w

from some binding power, looked at Chester

rhaps I ought to rest a bit. W

s about to lead him away. He sto

, "but what was your

Lawr

right, Lucy. L

n looked out to sea at the black smoke made by a steamer