Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-08-04

three weeks, and 1t broke his misery
heart. never want to see such q
sight again in my life as his face was
that morning. 1t haunted me for
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
COMM" said Aunt Lissy, $50 we could
be better prepared for company"
II wish you wouldn't consider me
company" replied Albert. Gust think
am one Of the family, and let It 20
at that" '"f
Tia 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 hearty accept
ance. Although it was dark when sup
per was over, he could not resist go
Ing out on the rocks and listening a
few minutes to the waves as they beat
upon them.
When he returned to the house AL
bert found a bright fire burning in the
sitting room.
II put yer things in yer room," said
Uncle Terry, and, handing him lamp,
he added, I'VE know whar tbs now,
hope; so make yerself t. hum"
Later, when they We're 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 your" asked
Albert at last.
"Waal. there's suthin' curious bout
that" answered Uncle Terry. give
got SO ulster 'em they seem sorter nee
essary ter ivin', an when go way
it's hard fer me ter sleep fer missin'
'em. Why, don't yer like ter hear
'em2"
"Oh. yes; enjoy them always, and
they are lullaby that puts me to
sleep at once"
It was but little past when Uncle
Terry arose and, bringing In basket
Of wood, observed. II guess I'll turn
IN middlin' 'arly SOS to git up 'ariy an
pull my traps fore break fast, an then
I'll take ye out fshin' The mackerel's
btttn' good these days, an mebbe yen
enjoy It."
Aunt Lissy soon followed, and Albert
was left alone with Telly. It looked
intentional. For a few moments he
watched her, still intent on her work.
''Have you finished my sketchesr' he
said finally.
Not quite" she replied. 81 had to
go up to the cove to work on one In or
der to satisfy myself, and a good many
days it was too rough to row up there,
SO that hindered me. have that one
finished. though, and the other almost"
Was it possible that this girl had
rowed four miles every day in order to
paint from the original scene Of his
sketch?
May see the finished oner' he
asked.
She brought 1t. Not only was the
| picture Of herself sitting In the shade
Of low spruce reproduced, but the
fern decorated boat near by, the quiet
little cove in front and a view Of ocean
beyond.
1t was charming picture.
'There is only one thing lacking"
she said shyly as he held 1t at an angle
SO the freight would shine upon it,
"and didn't dare put,that In without
your consent" s
y do not notice anything left out as
l recall the spot.'
But there is" she replied, "and one
that should be there to make the pic
ture correct. Can't you guess|
he looked at Telly's face, upon which
a roguish smile had come.
mo, 1 can't guess. Tell me what is
lacking"
Yourself" she replied
"But do not want the picture to re-
mind me of myself. l wanted it SO I
could see you and recall the day we
were there" She made no reply, and
he laid it on the table and asked for
the other one. 1t was all done except
the finishing touches, but it did not
seem to be reproduction of his origi-
nal sketch at the cove.
II took the liberty of changing it q
little" she said as he was looking at
1t. land put in the background where
you said you first saw me-
1T was nice Of you to think Of max