The Cloak in Pledge

A Story About Russia “If we only had something better for the little one,” Ivan added, in a lower tone. “He can’t eat that.” “Don’t fret, Father,” said Michael, a good-humoured lad on the whole. “I’ll ask Master to give me a roll for him at dinner-time, and besides, there’s Peter —” (the brother next in age, who had just got a place as one of the boy-postillions the wealthy Russians were so fond of having) — “Peter may come and see us, and bring us a kopeck or two for him.”   The Young Burning Hearts Series is a series of fascinating independent stories for young and old of faithfulness in trying times.