New-York tribune., 1900-12-23

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boy stl he would rather have a big chan lilsa
me IL 1 would be satisfied with the nav
DIDN'T promise to be satisfied. but / took the
place was tired OF looking for work and
Nhe niue money haG was getting alarminelv
less. That was the beginning In two ,,ao-s
pS hsra STUDY / was registered pharmacist
aho se'uns ia'r wages, but wasn't happy.
ooh suppose III ever be regularly happy Al
though I've been nearer that WAY since 7 O..
into this than ever was before. never knew
Oeio'e "h&t II was TO have any ones face light
up WITH welcome when they saw me coming
never Knew before what il was TO have my
reno" men cling TO me and depend on me. ana
it's sweet-sweet," 'N~
Nie" long breath. as IL inhaling pleas
am fragrance, and there was a far away look in
ms eyes. akin 20 rapture
7 studied medicine after -ecei,,aa ms, s,.
IA pharmacy" he went on, suddenly recalling
himself Il covered the course in two ,,o.,s ga
got my permit to practise; but somehow-the
same Ole reason. suppose-no one seemed 10
care whether / practised or not For a few
months I drifted around looking for a location.
Of course, didn't find H. Young doctors have
TO push in these days, and I couldn't push.
wanted TO settle down. but wouldn't settle in
any place where the people weren't glad 20 see
me, Finally chance took me in hand saw a pla-
card at tn door OF recruiting Office and went
IN 1t was matter Of sheer impulse. There
were vacancies in the medical CORPS Nv Gre
oentials we've good. enlisted"
i am glad YOU are here. Jones'" said the other
and ne looked at the taI sunbrowned surgeon
aomiringly. This not the Jones of seven
years ago The old Jones had shown few quail
ties TO inspire respect. and this was q man who
had proved himself worthy of many things He
was not 70 be laughed at now
Il am glad to have seen you" said Jones but
leave here tonight while you'-he glanced sig
nlhcantiy al the low buildings about the parade
ground-'WjI probably remain for some time
am on on special duty. may return here and
may not IL makes little difference anyway.
Since mother died have nothing to-
He turned away his head and his shoulders
shook His mother had died in the first month
OF his absence. He had not learned of her death
until his letter, written after securing work in
the drug store. had been returned to him with
the word deceased written appropriately in
blue across its face. Presently ne recovered him
self
i may as well tell you where I am going"
he said. Possibly some OF my old friends viii
Inquire for me. You can tell them. if you wish
that there was post in the South stricken by
yellow fever, and that went thereto 90 what
eould-at my own request l would rather
do it than not. They viii be so glad 10 see
me, you know-thOse poor chaps from whom the
others have run away. All, il is worth while
10 have some one glad 20 see you. You can't
imagine what it means 10 a fellow like me. who
was missed somehow when the qualities OF per-
sonal charm were distributed. II is so glorious
when ones motives are understood and appre-
ciatedi''
I suppose it is" said the other He was
thinking of the time when this man was the
butt Of the village fun, and he conscious of
a feeling OF shame for the part he had taken in
the cruelty. Jones' said he. extending his
hand suddenly. forgive me-
Forgive yOui" Jones quite astOnished.
'Hes, fOr-fOr not knowing you. You are
worth in the sight of Heaven more than all the
rest Of US put together"
''Bosh,' SAID Jones But his lips Quiyered |
again, and the clasp OF his hand was exceed |
ingly warm. 1t is good Of you TO say so. II is
very gratifying 10 20 have of my old
friends say that even il IL is not true. ] am no
more worthy than was seven years ago.
1t not reprOof. and yet il The other
hung his head Don't let talk of it, Jones. /
ne said: don't let speak OF those times"
Very well" said Jones And then. with a |
suggestion Of hunger in his eyes. he said gOOdby.
Six months later the two met again. 1
Jones bore the appearance OF one whom
physical rest has been long unknown. but there 1
was a sparkle in his eyes that the other had |
never before seen there. and ne carried his chin
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