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precIation tney were both in part RESPONSE
Bile. Neither Of them had ever made de-
ternined effort 10 understand the other.
The father did not realize that his manner,
the outcome Of years Of self-repreSsion,
repealed his SON the son failed 10 appre-
ciate the fact that where his father was
concerned he was inconsiderate and selfish.
Thus there had grown up between them
wall Of constraint, barrier IL had taken
years to erect, an obstacle TO mutual con-
fidence and sympathy that each vaguely
recognized, though neither OF them felt
that he was IA any way responsible for it.
Harlan did not answer his fathers ques-
ton al once He knew that the grave,
diguified man who was gazing at him 80
intently from the other side OF the board
had one strong desire In his heart at that
moment--to have his SON begin his law
reading at once. What the young man did
not realize was that the lonely, seemingly
self-sufIlcient lawyer craved companion.
ship. that his soul cried out for love, that
he longed to spend the next few months
with his son in closer communion than
they had yet enjoyed.
Perhaps this knowledge would not have
altered the young mans purpose. 1t Is not
often, alas, that youth is willing to sacrifice
paternal love. Oh, would that some
clairvoyant power could be granted US
when young that we might forsee for
moment those distant years when the dear
gray head has been long laid at rest and
through our tears we look upon a shadowy
face whose lines OF pain our thoughtless
selves had caused Too late, too late,
ring out the fatal words. Ye were not
kind In time But look your punishment
Is here Wait till that toddling boy Is 4
little older grown wait till that bright-
eyed girl knows something of the pleas
ures OF the world! Wait till your bruised
and weary heart cries out for the thought
full. attentive, unselfish love that you once
denied another yearuing soul--and, behold,
your father IL avenged"
After long silence, Harlan raised his
eyes and met his fathers gaze.
. should like to 90 to Europe" he said
abruptly.
The face Of the elder man grew some
what paler than its wont. The lines about
his mouth became stern almost harsh
His eye!tis quivered and his hand shook
rs he raised a glass OF caret to his lips.
!.:exanfil,r Otis had reached a financial
crisis in his life. Although he had earned
large amount OF money every year for
the past two decades no had lived luxuri-
ously and had paid more attention TO his
professional reputation than to the conser-
walton Of wealth. He had invested largely
In uptown real estate and his personal at
tention to these speculations was de-
manded for the next few months. Other
wise he would have been pleased TO cross
the water with his son.
When do you want to go2" he asked at
length.
AT once, IL can" answered Harlan.
"You see. father, l have only one moro
year at college. As soon as | am gradu-
ated / wish to begin my work at the law.
This is my last chance for European trip.
Can't you so with me? We both need q
rest"
faint smile played across the face Of
the lawyer.
NO." he answered business will not
permit me to accompany you"
"Then-I may gor
"Yes, II you wish"
The expression on Harlan's face was one
Of JOY Mr.. Otis arose slowly from the Ia
BILE, lighted cigar and walked toward the
drawing
He looks very old" said Harlan to him.
self, as his father moved away, Il fear I
am doing wrong to leave him."
Two days later our hero sailed for Eng
land. He had forgotten Rhoda Barr; he
went In search of Alice Inman.