TEMPTATION

New Zealand Tablet, 16 January 1913, Page 61

TEMPTATION

‘ I don’t see why you won’t, Alice; you are always disappointing me,’ said Louise Banks sulkily. ‘ Well, I’ll let you know in twenty minutes,’ replied Alice Kelley. Louise had always tried to be her friend, but in some way Alice didn’t care for her. This was Alice’s second year at St. Elizabeth’s Boarding School. This night Louise and - six of her followers were going to have a spread in her room when they were supposed to be in bed, and she wanted Alice to be there. . Up in her own room Alice was having .a. hard struggle. She knew well if she went to Louise’s room, it would be sweet stuff, fun, and laughter. Then, on the other hand, if Sister Mary Jane, who was on. duty, should find out about it, .it would mean punishment. But there was no possibility of her catching them, and anyway, she was easy.’ She was about to tell Louise she would go, when she happened to pick up her father’s picture. His words came clearly to her mind, ‘ Be faithful and true in , all things, and you will succeed.’ For ten more minutes the battle raged within her, but right conquered. The next day Sister Mary, in history class, suddenly surprised everyone by asking if anyone - knew there was want of honor in the school. These words from gentle Sister- Mary aroused the class. Only Alice noticed the way Louise blushed up. Yes,’ continued Sister. , ‘ They go directly against the rules without any regard to honor.’ That was all, but it was enough for Alice and Louise to know that all was discovered. _ A few months after Louise left, but Alice remained, and her father’s parting words helped her over many .a weary stone. —Boston Pilot.