The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1891-08-05
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CHAPTER XII.


September was nearly gono. Already
the leaves had taken on that hectic flush
that precedes death. In the early morn
Ing there was a coolness In the air, fore
runner Of an untimely frost. But when
the sun arose and drove away the fog on
the distant hills summer reigned again and
warm soft breeze wandered across the
valley and whispered to the reddening
foliage tale of love. And as they heard
It the quivering leaves hushed deeper still.
Again the college campus was astir with
life and youthful voices re-echced from
classic walls. Now faces met the eye,
beardless. exulant, proud-fpr In the first
week Of his studsntlife q Freshman feels
self-importance that finds expression In
bis every look. Perhaps IN the years to
come honors viii fall thick upon him but
never again viii his heart thrill with the
Joy he now takes In the fascinating fact
that his school-boys days are past. He
walks with a 5aunty air, he frees his mind
boldly in the presence Of upper classmen,
he fondles opinions on countless college
topics about which he knows little, and 1t
may be that he even goes 30 far as to ad-
dress Senior by his first name. Mean
while tho crafty Sophomore smiles slyiy to
himself and whispers TO olassmate:
I'VE woa't give that calf an awful lot more
rope
Harlan Otis and John Arnold had Just
returned and were placing their rooms in
order Tor their final year as undergradu-
ates.
"Yoa must have had great trip Hail."
remarked the athlete, bronzed and invig-
Grated by summer spent In the woods.
" I wishI bad boon With you
I'm glad you weren't" returned Otis
l.. =
pulled his pipe and permitted his ehum TO
put the finishing touches 10 the room
Arnold ceased for an instant his efforts
TO remove layer Of three mouths dust
tom tho desk.
vwhyr' be densnded, staring st his
ehum.
Because had better company"
Renewing his task. Arnold remained ST.
lent. A suspicion, unpleasant, perhaps.
but natural, hid entered his mind. How
reckless bis chum was he well knew, but
could II be possible that he had dared TO
take Rhoda Barr to Europe1 Surely Har-
lan's last remark suggested such a
thought. Az oil events he would not at
kempt 20 discover his chum's secret. II II
leaked out at last he, at least. could not be
held responsible.
Perhaps Harlan comprehended what was
passing In his chum's mind, for he smiled
maliciously as he watched the big fellows
attempt to initiate honse-mald. Then he
tlred bis shot.
"Yes. Jack. / travelled for six weeks
With Mr.. Infnan And-Aiice."
Arnold started and dropped his dust
cloth. The blood left bic face and the sum
burn thereon made him look for moment
hke dppler
What do you mean r he stammered.
"what do mean2 mean what I said.
kwent 10 France, Germany and Switzer-
fApd with Mr.. Inman and bis daughter
oame back with them. Why do you look so
surprisedf'
"You misinterpret my expression, Otis.
Surprise was uob my dominant emotion"
Whenever Arnold called his chum ''0tls''
you might DO certain that he was dis
pleased With him. Harlan knew this and
be resented the present GOODNESS Of his
companion.
May ask" he said In his haughtiest
manner, what was pour dominant emo
toni"
Look here. Hal,e returned Arnold, re-
ienting, g don't be cross. once told you
that loved Alice Inman. knew ut that
time that was shooting my arrows at tho
stars. But was mob willing DO see her sac
tAA1N[X Va . iflnI WIG NuAiu tu8Ao titE uu'
happy. then insisted that YOU should
choose between her and Rhoda Barr. YOU
refused. You forbade me to speak Of this
mastsr again. circuaastances ara such
mat can't remain sAent. Al that TIM
my words came - much from my love 70
you rs for her. What say now Ia for you
own good. II you have not made tn
ahoiee thatI pointed out"
But have remarked Harlan quietly
SHAVE abandoned Calypso for Penelope
The blood rushed to Arnolds face at till.
rather nlppant reference to a classic com
parison be had hImaelf made.
At that moment = knock At tue door In
terrupted their confab.
Come H." cried Arnold.
.A,aote FOR Afr. Otis, announced a SINAI
boy In Uniform who was red in the fac
and short Of breath from the unwonted ex
srtion OF climb up the stairs. There 1
an answer | F s
Arnold took tho envelope and gave 1t b