How Much Good Two Dollars Did

A lady sent two dollars to a brave-hearted sister — who, by faith alone, and not by money, had gathered some sick and poor about her, and lived only by prayer — and a note of apology and half-contempt that it was such a miserable pittance. She received, in reply, the following little financial statement:

“My Dear Friend: — Remember the five loaves and two fishes, and listen to the message of your two dollars. This is the way I expended it:

Corned beef, ^80

Chop and egg for sick aunty, ..••..• 18

Sweet potatoes, 25

White potatoes, 10

Cabbage and bread, 80

Tea, milk and sugar, 80

The balance bought the coal with which it was cooked, and fifteen people were fed!”