The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1877-05-05

81 ought not, perhaps. 1t was only, if
my uncle would let me walk and 90 out a
little, think it would do me more good
than blue glass;
"Do you never walk, then, or go outo
But why do l ask ? OF course l should
have met you"
"Oh no, | never do, except in the gar
den. My uncle says life is too short for
purposes of idle recreation, and purposes
of health can be pursued at home.'' The
blue eyes danced through their mists as she
spoke, like sun through rain. Gordon was
enchanted.
81 never heard of any thing so prepos-
terous"' he exclaimed. "Tons of blue
glass could never make up for the lack of
Dir and cheerful companionship. Are you
never allowed to accept any invitations9
DO you never go to the parties ~
Parties. Why, l don't know anybody
never spoke to a single person in Pontoo-
sac, except my uncle and Dixie-and you.
There is Dixie calling me now. l must
not stay. Thank you so much for the vio-
let's
The window closed with an memorable
click, and Gordon walked homeward, full
fathoms five in love, and with wrath at his
heart at the uncle who thus shut up and
hemmed in creature so fair and bright,
and formed for happy things.
"Fll be even with the old dragon YETI
he muttered; and he made ready his armor
and sharpened and imaginary lance with
all the zeal of Perseus preparing for the
| rescue of Andromeda.
Weeks went on. The blue pane opened
regularly now at the sound of particular
pair of boot heels on the pavement. Sweet
words and looks came out, roses went in:
what besides roses we will not too particu-
! larly ask. Day by day fresher bloom tinted
Bertna's cheeks-for Bertha, it seemed,
was the pretty name of the lady of the
pane-fresher light lit her eyes, and day by
day Gordon found both cheeks and ewes
more adorable. Making love through
window has its sweets, but also its dsad-
vantages. Deep were the consultations
between the two as to how different state
| of things was to be brought about, ending
always in this, from the imprisoned Cor
don: eff worst comes to worst, there's
this blessed blue pane. It's quite big enough
TO let you pass, my darling; and if l can't
have you through the door, | swear will
through the window. Well try for the
door first, though"
At last daring scheme occurred to him,
and carefully shabby in dress, with his old
est hat, and a note book in his hand, he
passed the gate, rang the disused doorbell
which tnkled queerly in the slences within;
and when. after long delay, the blear-eyed
Dixie opened, handed her card on which
he had written, "Desires an interview on
a scientific subject and with an authori-
tative manner babe her carry it to Mr..
Lang. The old woman blinked at him
curiously, but after a moments hesitation
showed him into sitting room, and went
on his errand.
Such dull, dingy, unhappy room. The
blinds were closed and tied together with
tape. Through the gloom the black horse
haired covered furniture showed like mourn
ing shapes. The mahogany table was empty;
each chair stood with it's back vigorously
set against the wainscot, which was painted
pale green What an abode for Bertha.
Gordon shivered at the idea. He had leis-
ure to shiver more than once before the
clappng of distant door and shutfiing
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proach, and thin, palld, elderly man en-
tered, wrapped in lowered dressing gown
of antique pattern, and holding Gordon's
card between his fingers.
"On a scientific subject, beieve?' he
said, in dry voice.
"Yes." answered Gordon; scientific,
as applied to hygiene. | learn that you are
testing an experiment which, of late, has
been the subject of some study with me-
that of the beneficial result of the suns
rays filtered through glass of a dark blue
tint on the frame of the human animal.
The theory is SO recent that opportunities
for critical observation upon it are rare,
and have ventured to intrude upon leis-
ure which | know is valuable "a bow
here, and another from Mr.. Lang-"a leis-
ure which, without some valid reason, it
would be objectionable to interrupt -
another bow-"to ask that you will COM
municate to me such minutia as the time
| given to the experiment has permitted you
to form. Do you find the result of the
| blue glass it is claimed to be -
| "Takc seat, sir, said Mr.. Lang, way
ing his thin band with gratitied flush
1.-The intrusion upon my time is of less
consequence, as it will be a qualification to
discuss the theory in question with an in
quirer like minded with myself. 1t is rare
in this village to find any sympathy in SCI
entitic matters. | am happy to say that
the result of my trial of blue glass con
firms the statement as to its value. The
subject-a young person in my own family
has made rather marked improvement
during the thirteen weeks of experiment.
| She has gained to an appreciable degree in
! flesh and color, and-though that is of less
moment-In what is termed spirits, cheer
|
mented. l regard the discovery as valua
BILE to a high degree, and am preparing
digest of my observations, to be published
at later period. Meanwhile l shall test
its application to the growth of human
hair zone of the claims made for it, by the
insertion of a blue sky light over my study
table"
"Admirable." chimed in Gordon. "Noth-
ing could be more interesting. Can the
glass be applied to an ordinary window, or
must there be special apparatus %
Not at all. An ordinary window an
swers the purpose perfectly. 1t is an affair
of half an hour to make the change"
Ordinary putty? ?" went on Gordon,
anxiously.
Certainly; the putty of every day -
waving a hand impressively. "You can
| Spe the name in uueStion If Won chooSe.