His Love of Children. 281 



and nothing would induce him to touch them 

 on the Sunday. In whatever house or com- 

 pany he found himself, he would put a prayer 

 book in his pocket and walk away to some 

 quaint old country church. His voice was 

 melodious and his ear correct, and he would 

 join heartily in the musical portion of the 

 service. When at home, he regularly 

 attended church in the morning, and when 

 health permitted, in the evening also. As 

 his children grew up around him, he would 

 tell them wonderful stories and draw 

 pictures, chiefly of churches (he was clever 

 with his pencil), thus rendering Sunday a 

 bright and happy day. To vary the pictures, 

 cabs were introduced taking the people to 

 church ; and on wet Sundays he would draw 

 " Noah's Ark,'' and all the animals entering 

 two and two. This sympathy with the 

 young extended beyond his own family 

 circle ; many a lad came to him for help and 

 counsel, and it was a delight to " The Druid " 

 if, by some rare chance, he came across one 

 of a studious turn of mind. Cheerfully 

 would he lay aside his own work to coach a 

 boy preparing for school or college exams., 



