Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1877-06-19

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the rescue of Andromeda.
Weeks went on. The blue pane opened
regularly now at the sound oi particu-
lar pair of boot heels on the pavement.
Sweet words and looks came out, roses
went in; what besides roses We will not
too particularly ask. Day by day fresher
bloom tinted Bortha's cheeks-tor Bertha,
il seemed was the pretty name OF the lady
of the pane-fresber light her eyes. and
day by day Gordon found both cheeks
aud eyes more admirable. Making love
through window has its sweets, but
also its disadvantages. Deep were the
consultations between the two as 10 how
different state of things was to be
brought about, ending always in this,
from the impassioned Gordon "lt worst
comes 10 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. Wen try for the door fist,
though"
At last daring scheme occurred TO
MIN, and carefully shabby in dress, with
his oldest hat, and q notebook in his
hand, he passed the gate. rang the dis
used door-bel. which tinkled queerly in
the silence within; and when, after long
delay, the blear-eyed Dixie opened, hand
ed her card on which he had written,
"Desires an interview on scientific sub
iect," and with AN authoritative manner
babe her carry it to Mr.. Lang. The old
woman blinked at him curiously, but
after moments hesitation showed him
into a 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 -hair-covered furniture showed like
mourning shapes The mahogany table
was empty; each chair stood with It's
back vigorously set against the wsinscot,
which was painted pale green. What
an abode for Bertha Gordon shivered
at the idea. He had leisure to shiyer
more than once before the clappiug OF
distant door ard shufiiing footstep on
the stairs announced an approach, and
thin ,pallid, elderly man entered wrapped
in lowered dressing-gown OF antique
pattern, and holding Gordon's card be-
tween his fingers.
"On q scientific subject. believe? ?" he
said in a dry voice.
YES" answered Gordon scientific,
as applied to hygiene. learn that you
are testing All experiment which oi late
has been the subject OF some study with
me-that OF the beneficial result OF The
suns rays filtered through glass OF dark
blue tint on the frame of the human ami
NAL. The theory is so recent that oppor-
tunities for critical observation upon IL
are rare. and | have ventured TO intrude
upon leisure which know is valuable"
"a boY here and another from Mr.. Lang
IA leisure which. without some valid
reason, it would be objectionable 10 in-
terrupt"- another bow-"to ask that
you will communicate 10 me such minuti;e
as the time given to the experiment has
permitted you to form. DO you find the
result OF the blue glass what it is claimed
to be ?"
Take a seat, Sir" said Mr.. Lang,
waving his thin hand with q gratitied
hush. 1.-The intrusion upon my time Is
Of less consequence, as it will be graf
ifcation TO discuss the theory in question
with al inquirer like.minded with myself.
II is rare in this village to lind any SYM
pathy in scientific matters. am happy
10 say that the result oil my trial with
blue glass confirms the statement Us to
its value. The subject--s young person
in my own family-has made rather
marked improvements during the thirteen
weeks OF experiment. She has gained
to an appreciabe degree in flesh and
color. and-though that is OF less mo-
ment-in what is termed spirits, cheer
iulness; her appetite has likewise aug
mented. regard the discovery as valu-
able to high degree. and am preparing
a digest OF my observations. 10 be pub
lished at later period. Meanwhile l
shall test its application to the growth OF
human hair Zone of the claims made Tor
it) by the insertion of blue sky light
over my study table,"
Admirable !" chimed in Gordon
Nothing could be more interesting
Can the glass be applied to an ordinary
window, or must there be special ap-
paratus ?"
"Not at all. An ordinary window an
swers the purpose perfectly. 1t is an
affair of halt an hour TO make the
change"
"Ordinary putty ?" went on Gordon,
anxiously.
Certainly; the putty of every day
waving a hand impressively. You can
see the pane in question, if you choose;
but there is nothing to distinguish it ex-
cept the color"