News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1903-02-18

ing. But the perfume of a cedar chest
just opened atter a long sea voyage
fingered in the hall and followed him
into the rooms as he thoughtfully went
in again and took a look at Barton
before resting
In the morning when Gordon came
out of his room he found Barton up
and whistling.
He noticed his friends apparently
improved condition.
You had caller last night after
you fell asleep"
THAT SO? Some one from the of
fice?" Barton asked carelessly
can old lady off an East Indaman
dated 1855"
I'm too tired to guess. Explain"
"Here is her card" Gordon handed
it to Barton.
"Mrs. Captain George bingham,
Salem" Barton read. Then his cheeks
showed a color in addition to the I'M
natural glow there.
Gordon went up and put hand on
his arm.
david, know now why-why''-
"Say, you aren't going to cry, are
your
Cry! I've been crying all night.
To think that YOU
"Well, why shouldn't l enjoy trips
to Colorado even if l can't personally
conduct them? Tell me about the old
lady. Dillingham; said his grandmother
was going on hundred. Sorry |
missed seeing her. l expect she is a
picture
ga picture! She is a romance. You
would have fallen in love with her at
once. She brought into the room the
fragrance Of cinnamon and cloves and
spice from the islands of the sea-
Don't you detect it nOwY'
Smells to me like Williams Coffee"
replied Barton, shifting critically. But
tell me about her"
Gordon described the visit as vivid
ly as possible When he had finished
there was a suspicion of moisture in
Barton's eyes.
"She wanted me to tell you she would
write"
First love letter I'll ever get" sighed
Barton whimsically. Il expect she's
rich"
mo doubt. l can imagine the square
old fashioned house she owns in Sa-
lem-coloniaI front, fan window ar
rangement over the doors and a stair
case big enough to drive up a double
team. But, oh, David, why did you
not go out there yourself before
Before it was too late? No good.
Case is chronic. Let's change the sub
ject Tell me about Nh Marsh"
But how many persons are you sup
porting in Colorado|
Don't remember. Quit it or you
will bring on my cough. 1t always
gets me when inconsiderate friends in
stst on talking about it."
SO Gordon took UP the days expert
ence with Mr.. Marsh while Williams
brought in the coffee and rolls, and Bar
ton seemed unusually cheerful ana fun
ny. When Gordon rose to go, Barton
said
81 think maybe I'll get down to the
office next week. But come up as often
as Won can. old man, won't youY'
Gordon promised with a choking in
his throat as he shook hands, and went
or, carrying with him a memory that
was both sad and inspiring. After he
had gone out David Barton went over
to the couch and, kneeling down, sobbed
like child. He was n gifted man.
only forty years old, and life was very
sweet to him.
The first thing John Gordon did on
reaching Hope House was to confer
with Miss Andrews
do You think Mr.. Marsh will do
anYthing?" she asked.
81 think so-yes." But Gordons re-
ply was not very strong.
"You are in doubt He was deeply
impressed But. if | mistake not. he is
the kind of man to delay any move
that means a real financial loss His
horror of the tenement conditions is not
equal to his dread Of ultimate money
loss if he tears the double decker down
or remodcls it,
I'm afraid-yes," Gordon answered,
with sigh.
"But of course" he said after awhile,
you have used your influence with
the board of health and the city Off.
Gals and all other departments"
YES" Miss Andrews answered quiet
ly.
But conditions are getting worse
WhyY