Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1904-01-27

u. but yos don't look much like your
picture"
Ga. that's IL. Grandmother showed
you thar small boy photo. did sheY'
Patty nodded ain smiled again. After
all this David had pleasant eyes. quite
Ike the little fellows. II am glad thar
you came" she said Hospitality. sAIy
brother and are often lonely. and
John will be delighted to entertain
some one of his own age. hear him
coming now" And she rose and went
TO the door to meet him. John" David
heard her say. MI Terrell is here"
MIR. Terrell?" the answer came.
And who is he. Patty?"
Hush. He'll hear us. IL is little Da-
vid. Don't laugh so loud. Johnw She
slapped her hand into his and led him
to the sitting room. and In few min
utes the three young people were on
the short road to friendship.
Late in the evening they adjourned
TO the dining room for a little lunch
Patty had forgotten the high chair and
its Accomplishments. aud 1t was with q
feeling of dlsmay that she saw their
visitors eyes travelling in that diree-
ton.
Are these things for my user he
asked laughingly.
What things?" Patty said Innocent
ly.
This high chair. tin tray and so on"
oh she said. with guilty glance
at John. those belong to my brother"
John stared at her In amazement.
His face grew crimson with suppressed
mirth when Mr.. Terrell said. How old
is your little brother?"
Twenty Patty answered de-
murely. and John exploded with laugh
ter. NO good pretending, Patty" he
cried. Better show him all of my old
possessions. including the trundle bed
but Wen not ask him TO occupy it,"
The morning of the golden wedding
dawned clear and bright. 1t was day
filed with happiness for all who gath
cred at the old home. At 10 that night
David Terrell gave John and Patty full
account of "the gathering of the clans"
as he called it. In conclusion he said,
II shall have to ask you to keep me
another night. but after that there will
be room for me at Elm Dale"
II though. you said you must go to-
morrow" John exclaimed.
Yes; that's so, but since then''-and
he glanced quickly at Patty-"I've made
other arrangements. My brother and
are partners. and Jim is willing that
should have my summer vacation now"
''oh." Patty cried. I'm so glad,
Aren't you. John?"
Yes" he said heartily, but this sud-
den change OF plans made him suspi-
cious.
David made good use of those four
weeks. His grandmother laughingly
accused him Of spending half of his va
cation with the Saybins.
The last day came. and David walked
over for farewell visit. He found Pat
ty alone on the vine shaded porch.
John was away on business, she ex-
planned. Never mind" David said
cheerfully. 1T is you wish to see"
Her clear eyes were raised to his in
quiringly.
"Will you keep your word" he said
gently. land take me?''
My word!" she murmured wonder
ingly.
Yes. Before | saw you heard you
tell Lizzie that you were coming down
stairs and you would take me your
self" There was a mischievous light in
his eyes now.
Patty's face flushed. You know
didn't mean she began.
He interrupted her anxiously. But
you will take me, dear. on trial for the
sake of little DavldT'
She smiled into the honest eyes, so
like those of the child in the picture.
YES" she said, "for the sake of little
David's successor"