Abraham Lincoln and religion . t it. Were not the importantpart of this act. Shamefaced, Ben said, Im sorry,Jed, and turned back toward the kitchen. The idea, Ben guessed, came to himwhen he learned that they would have towait until morning for definite word ofLouies condition. Or it may have beenthe crazy saying still going through hismind that gave him the notion. Suddenlyhe was desperately homesick—for thespringtime smell of Prince Street, forAmos Jacksons steady hand on his wrJ^twhen they bowed in prayer, for therustle of Aunt Gerrys voluminous petti-coats and the lazy comfort of Uncle Ebs
Abraham Lincoln and religion . t it. Were not the importantpart of this act. Shamefaced, Ben said, Im sorry,Jed, and turned back toward the kitchen. The idea, Ben guessed, came to himwhen he learned that they would have towait until morning for definite word ofLouies condition. Or it may have beenthe crazy saying still going through hismind that gave him the notion. Suddenlyhe was desperately homesick—for thespringtime smell of Prince Street, forAmos Jacksons steady hand on his wrJ^twhen they bowed in prayer, for therustle of Aunt Gerrys voluminous petti-coats and the lazy comfort of Uncle Ebspresence in the room. He wasnt going tospend another night in Deerfoot, tossingsleeplessly, wondering about Louie, To-night when they closed the Luncheonette *he would catch the late bus lo Cliffville. pRINCE STREET was dark and quiet.^ Ben quickened his stride, remember-ing every crack in the crooked flagstonewalk. Then he was turning through thegate lo his-own home, climbing the porch(Please turn to page 47) ^ ^ 00 (£>. o c ^^ i-i M i-H S ^^^k. ? ^ •?-* 10 ^^^M o so bA ^ 4 1 CO O ^^^?^ tH •5 1 N o M rt C 0) ^ a> f^ 4> 0> -*-* o E .a ^ 0) S
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