THE LIFE OF DOMINIC SAVIO.
ten years of age, and all the variations of weather, both for summer and winter, had to be put up with; but all difficulties were to be overcome; Dominic was satisfied that he was thus performing an act of obedience to his parents which meant advancing in the science of the Saints, and this appeared to him more than enough reason for putting up with any inconvenience.
One day an elderly person saw Dominic going along the road, about two o'clock in the afternoon, under a broiling sun, and, meaning to give him a little encouragement, said to him: "Are you not afraid to go so far alone?"
"I am not alone," said Dominic, "I have my angel guardian with me, accompanying every step."
"But surely you find the journey long and tiresome in this very hot weather."
"Nothing seems tiresome or painful when you are working for a master who pays well."
"And who is your master?"
"It is God, our Creator, who rewards even a cup of cold water given for love of Him."
This little incident was related by the person who had the conversation with Dominic, and he concludes by saying: "A boy who has such thoughts in his head, when he is only ten years old, is certainly destined for some great career."
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