In the days of the United States Christian Commission, at a time
when help was needed, a dinner was being served at Saratoga. Mr.
George H. Stuart, of Philadelphia, a leader in the work, rose at
table and announced, “I have news from Charleston!” Instantly
all was silent. Then he added, “I have a dispatch from the
commanding officer at Hilton Head, saying, ‘For God’s sake, send
us ice for our wounded soldiers! Will the boarders at Saratoga
respond?’” “We will! We will! We will!” rang out in chorus. Soon
a purse of $3,200 was raised and forwarded to the seat of war.
Help can always be secured if we know the time and place and way of
asking.
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