The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-12-01

| udu come, WQen one DAY Al
|MM5SSI bert packed a valise and
~ boarded the early morning
train for Maine. An insidious longing
to see the girl that had been in his
thoughts for four months had come to
him, and week by week increased until
it had overcome business demands
Then he had a little good news from
Stockholm, which, as he said to him
self, would serve as an excuse. He
had told Frank what his errand was
to Uncle Terry, and to say to any that
called that he would return in two
days. OF his reception by Telly he was
a good deal in doubt. She had written
to him in reply to his letters, but be-
tween each Of the simple, unaffected
lines all he could read was an under
tone of sadness. That, with a vivid
recollection of what Uncle Terry had
disclosed, led him to believe there was
some burden on her mind.
When he grasped Uncle Terry's hand
at the boat landing that old mans face
fairly beamed.
''1'm right glad ter see ye,' he said,
"an' so III the folks be. Thar amt
much goin' on at the Cape any time,
| an sence We wur thar it seems wussen
ever.''
II thought I'd run down and stay
night or so with you," said Albert,
"and tell you what I've learned about
the legacy"
Uncle Terry's face frightened. "Hev
We got good news?" he asked.
'1n way, yes," replied Albert.
''This firm of Thygeson & Co. write ex-
pressing surprise that Frye should
have given up the case after they had
paid him over $500, and ask that file
bond with the Swedish consul in
Washington before they submit a
statement of the case and inventory Of
the estate to us. It is only legal for
mality, and have complied with it,
"They must "a got skeery O. lawyers
frum dealin' with that thief Frye" put
in Uncle Terry, "an' don't blame 'em
Did We larn the real cause O. his sui
cidin'?'
wheat speculation" answered Al
bert. HE dropped over 100000 in
three weeks, and it broke his misery
heart. I never want to see such q
sight again in my life as his face was
that morning. It haunted me for a
week after"
When Uncle Terry's home was reach
ed Albert found most cordial recep-
ton awaiting him from Aunt Lissy,
and, what pleased him far more, a
warmly welcoming smile from Telly.
"1'm sorry we didn't know ye were
comin'," said Aunt Lissy, 80 we could
be better prepared for company"
II wish you wouldn't consider me
company" replied Albert "Just think
I am one of the family, and let it go
at that"
The long ride in the crisp Sea air
following the scanty railroad lunch had
given him most amazing appetite,
and the bountiful supper of stewed
chicken and cold lobster, not to men,
ton other good things of Aunt Lissy's
providing, received a hearty accept
lnce. Although it was dark when sup
per was over, he could not resist go
ing out on the rocks and listening
few minutes to the waves as they beat
upon them.
When he returned to the house AL
bert found bright fire burning in the
sitting ROOM
Il put yer things in yer room," said
Uncle Terry, and, handing him lamp,
he added, I'VE know whar it's now, I
hope; SO make yerself t. hum
Later, when they were all gathered
about the fire, both the "wimmin folks
with their sewing and Uncle Terry en-
joying one of the cigars Albert had
brought him, the old mans face gleam-
ed as genial as the freight He told
stories of the sea, of storm and ship
wreck and curious experiences that had
come to him during the many years he
had dwelt beside the ocean, and while
Albert listened, stealing occasional
glances at the sweet faced girl whose
eyes were bent upon her sewing, the
neighboring waves kept up their mono
tone, and the fire sparkled and glowed
with ruddy light.
Don't you ever get tired of hearing
the waves beat SO near you?" asked
Albert at last.
"Waal, there's suthin' curious bout
that" answered Uncle Terry. eve
got so ulster 'em they seem sorter nee
essary ter Twin, an when I go way
It's hard fer me ter sleep fer missin'
EN-. Why, don't yer like ter hear
emp
"Oh, yes; enjoy them always, and
they are lullaby that puts me to
sleep at once.''
1t was but little past 8 when Uncle
Terry arose and, bringing in basket
'of wood, observed, Il guess I'll turn