Slide set: Jessica's mother (story: Bamforth & Co., 42-52 slides, 1896)

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Slide 1

The illuminated windows of Church or Chapel cast a pleasant gleam

Slide 2

For a minute Jessica stood behind the minister's chair

Slide 3

'I don't know anything but what you've taught me,' replied Jessica

Slide 4

The vestry door was opened by Daniel, coming for the pulpit books

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Slide 5

The minister bowed down his head in silent supplication

Slide 6

Jessica ran up the pulpit steps and touched him timidly with her hand

Slide 7

'He isn't taken with death, Miss Jane, it's only a stroke,' said Jessica

Slide 8

The children were gathering strength and comfort from Jessica's words

Slide 9

They were walking homewards, one on each side of Jessica

Slide 10

They sat down by the fire which was burning brightly

Slide 11

Opening the door a little way they saw their father's face as he was carried

Slide 12

'Please, God, your papa will be all right again soon,' said Daniel

Slide 13

Daniel was wending his way alone through the fog and damp

Slide 14

There was a dim light from the entrance to the Court

Slide 15

'Come, come,' he said, 'you've no business here'

Slide 16

The woman was standing up now, but leaning her back against the door

Slide 17

The woman flung herself into Daniel's chair

Slide 18

Daniel pondered when left alone, and was full of doubt

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Slide 19

'Couldn't you ask God,' suggested Jessica

Slide 20

'See your mother!' repeated Daniel in astonishment

Slide 21

She fell on her knees before the minister's chair and covered her face

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Slide 22

Jessica's quick eye saw a woman's figure leaning against the door

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Slide 23

Jessica whispered into Daniel's ear

Slide 24

'Oh! I wish I was a better woman!' she cried, clinging to Jessica

Slide 25

She crept to Daniel's side and pleaded for her mother

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Slide 26

'I'll go away with her to-night and return in the morning,' she said

Slide 27

Jessica had led her mother to the door

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Slide 28

Her mother had thrown herself across the bed, and was asleep already

Slide 29

Daniel felt depressed and down-hearted as he prepared for the coming Sunday

Slide 30

He dusted the pulpit and shook the cushions, as he thought about his master

Slide 31

'Mr Daniel,' she said, taking his hand in both her own

Slide 32

Daniel knelt down with Jessica beside him

Slide 33

They went on with their work sweeping and dusting the Chapel

Slide 34

Daniel examined his books to see how much money he had out at interest

Slide 35

Jessica was sewing and Daniel was sitting opposite to her

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Slide 36

Daniel listened to the sermon and took in all that was said

Slide 37

'He is talking to God,' whispered Jessica, in a tone of awe

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Slide 38

Daniel saw Jessica's mother seated at one of the fires

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Slide 39

Daniel followed her through the dark and foggy streets

Slide 40

He missed his footing and fell among the debris

Slide 41

Jessica watched by him very attentively

Slide 42

The minister arrived, pale in face, and bowed down with weakness

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Catalogue entries (4)

Illustrated catalogue of magic, optical and dissolving view lanterns, lime-light apparatus and slides: season 1898-99 (London: Wrench & Son, 1898), 452

“A Sequel to 'Jessica's First Prayer.' By Hesba Stretton.”

1905

Catalogue of optical lantern slides (Bradford: Riley Brothers, 1905), 181

1909

Lantern slide catalogue (Glasgow: J. Lizars, 1909), 68-69

1910

A detailed catalogue of photographic lantern slides, life models &c. (Holmfirth: Bamforth & Co., 1910), 145-146

Lucerna ID 3001183

Record created by Richard Crangle. Last updated 9 May 2024

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