Under the Parsonage Roof by Althea S. Miller I ^ hey sat on the floor a little askew from the fireplace. Mother tried to look at them objectively. No use being subjective and emotional every time their behaviour is on the cher ubic side. “Take a good look; they are your three youngest,” memory reminded her. Was that — ? yes, that is Althea giggling as any light-hearted little girl should. Her usual serious and d rama t i c action coupled with a throaty diction has prompted the older members of the family to nick name her “ Tallulah” in loving deri sion. The little miss doesn’t get the significance of her name, but her sweet smile in response belies any re sentment. Little did Althea’s parents dream of the potential wrapped up in their little seven pounder when she put in her appearance some rune years ago. “ Give me wisdom, Father. My little girl needs guidance and rearing ‘in the way she should go.’ I can’t see the end from the beginning. That is in Thy knowledge only. Just lead us.” “ I was the most gorgeous baby you ever saw.” “How do you know, Althea?” Mark was dubious. “Mama told me. Anyhow, look at my baby pictures.” “ There’s no conceit in my family. Althea has it all,” big Brother’s voice boomed from another room. “ Yes, you were beautiful. I wish I had been prettier.” Ardyth was ap pealing and wistful as she conceded greater loveliness to her sister. “You were all beautiful to me.” Mother sat cross-legged with the trio on the floor and shared the joys of their baby books. “ Are all babies beautiful?” “Yes, Althea. I have yet to see an ugly baby, although I must confess that our Bob and David would never have won a baby beauty contest. But I think all babies are lovely because I just adore them. I miss having babies around here.” “ Don’t worry, Mama. We’ll bring you some babies when we grow up.” “ I’m sure you will, if. the Lord tar ries. Just don’t rush it. Mama wants to tell you something which is very important. The best kind of beauty is not of the face. You may not under stand all about it now, but try to re member that the Lord Jesus and your Mommie are more interested in beauty and strength of character for you than anything else in this world.
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