Again that sigh. What should he do? What was best? And all those dreams and
aspirations of a life of usefulness for God! Where were they and what were
they? Only imaginations? Or had he received a call from God? A few more
years at longest, and he should be free of his family responsibilities, and
then where should he turn? Questions, one after another, forced themselves
upon him; but he was powerless to answer.
Another plan sweeter and better than all the rest stood ever before him;
but he could not be certain it would be for the best. This plan would not
only bridge over the present perplexity, but it would change his whole
life. What if it should end in disappointment! But the plan was ever before
him. Why should he look for an elderly lady for his housekeeper? There was
Bessie Allison! With Bessie's strong heart and capable hand the tangles of
his home-life would unravel, and all would go well. Besides, there was
Bessie herself.
Austin was no longer a boy, and his heart yearned for something in his
home-life which his younger brothers and sisters could not give him.
If Bessie was willing, and he learned that she was, his home would be
preserved in the happiest way possible. Besides, Bessie's interests and
energies were turned toward that life of usefulness for which he craved.
They would be one in their service to God.
When he had considered all this, and had learned that his plans and hopes
found a hearty echo in the true heart of Bessie, the clouds that had been
hanging so low were all cleared away, and life looked bright and rosy
again.
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