"The eruptions continued and every day or two more volcanoes appeared, throwing up steam and lava, breaking up and displacing the ice which now began to move Northward. The huge mass was reported to look very threatening and the many photographs taken of the phenomena only produced more excitement. For days this situation continued, and now the ice was fast disappearing at the South Pole and it was also melting in the ocean as it proceeded north to the fiftieth degree. Disastrous storms ensued and the Western hemisphere was deluged, but the ice was melting rapidly under the fire of a dozen active volcanoes. Reports from the South Pole were growing more encouraging and people were again taking heart when, one day, the Department of the Interior announced that all danger was over. Then there was rejoicing, the like of which never before shook the earth. "Of course, the return to common sense was marked by many humorous occurrences. The people who showed the most trepidation and who gave away all their earthly possessions, played the Indian act and wanted their presents back. Many said they were glad to begin all over again to accumulate worldly goods and the person who was thanked the most was he who had preached of the Omnipresence of God. "A wonderful lesson had been taught everybody and that epoch marked the beginning of a truer brotherhood among mankind." The old lady paused, and, heaving a sigh, exclaimed, "And, now my story is done. I have tried to illustrate the utter uselessness of borrowing trouble and being apprehensive without reason. I would like to have you tell your readers that it is my advice to heed the words of the poet prophet, 'Rest in the Lord, and He will give thee thy heart's desire.' "What is my name, you ask?" here the old lady sighed again. "I cannot tell you now, but some day you will know. I hope I have fulfilled my mission and accomplished some good. "In leaving you I would like you to remember: "_That all of good the past hath had, Remains to make our own time glad, Our common daily life divine, And every land a Palestine._" And my queer little visitor disappeared. +End of Part I.+ +Part II.+ +Other Sketches+ THE BAD MAN FROM BODIE. It was not a prepossessing face that entered Jack Hamlin's office one morning in Bodie, California. "I say, young fellow, my name is Jim Slack, and I want ter talk ter you." "All right, go ahead, and I'll try and be a cheerful listener," responded Jack.