The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1904-07-27
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lcopyright 1904. by T. b sheltonl
1t was roomy, old fashioned garden.
Its walks were bordered with low
hedges OF box; holyhocks and four
o clocks bloomed in profusion; bed Of
sweet william spiced the air, and tufts
Of striped grass rustled pleasantly in
the breeze.
In the midst Of the garden was a
huge colonial house Of red brick The
house, tie garden aud tile high brick /
wall gave one the impression Of a bit
Of another century, quietly but stolidly |
holding its own against the inroads Of |
a latter day commerclalism. Just be-
yond the gate the trolley cars changed,
and over the high wall were vistas Of
smoking chimneys towering heaven
ward. The hum Of loom and spindle
seemed strangely antagonistlc when
one stood near the sweet william bed
and listened to the clatter.
Some such thought had taken posses
sion Of Mr.. James Thornton as he
stepped through the high, white gate
that led from the street and strolled
down box lined path. AT the very
moment Thornton unattached the gate
Miss Janet Calvert came from beneath
a wistaria trellis near the house and
entered the other end Of the same box
lined path They met near the bed OF
mignonette. Miss Calvert bowed with
something of condescending gracious
ness; Thornton removed bis hat, and
his rather stern features lighted with
a smile of genuine pleasure.
At this juncture the little god entered
the garden. (IIow he managed his en-
trance is quite immaterial) He perch
ed himself on ruined sundiai and
looked over the pair thoughtfully.
Young Miss Janet was good to be-
hold. Generations Of high bred Cal
verts had given her the proud polse OF
her head, the beautiful modelling Of her
features, the bewitching arch Of her in
step and the delicate lines Of her little
hands.
Thornton was young, sturdy and
broad shouldered The clear cut lines
of his clean shaven face pronounced
him an aggressive man Of action.
Il am glad the house went to you
at the auction, Mr. Thornton" said
Miss Calvert, with little catch Of
the breath.
when I used TO shake down horse
chestnuts ia this very garden for q
little pink and white tyrant, was
| Jimmy" he said chidingly.
Jimmy, if you wish it still, then,
she said. with the faintest flush
Il do" he asserted eagerly. The
little god snickered and pricked up his
ears.
"You'n build a big, unslghtly block
here, i suppose She said
"No,r he said quietly.
She raised her brows inquiringly.
THE land is very valuable" she sug
gested.
TOO valuable for business purposes,
lie explained.
rs anything more valuable thai
businessg she asked, with the bares
touch of irony in her voice
Eyes" said he; sentiment"
1Isn't sentiment rather an expensive
luxury?H she asked
4 "Not In dollars and cents" he re
piled. I'm other ways quite so"
Il didn't know you were a senti
mentalist," she said.
"Tm not" he returned shortly.
The little god scratched bis head il
puzzled fashion.
you came here today for a last lool
at the place, presume" he went on.
She nodded.
ARE you angry with me for buyin
it?' he asked.
ooh, no! 1t had to be somebody
but well, Of course, I'm very fond Q
Il it,
eYou thought I'd shut you out Of
perhapsg9 he continued.
) Il thought you might change It, SD
) said.
] swell, shan't,' he said emphat,
) ally.
D The little god was uncertain whetht
s he should smile or frown.
Everything shall be kept Just as
is" Thornton said.
The girl was silent.
Il want the house just as It was
he said. Eyes, even to the occupant
want you to live here again
She shook her head tits your hou'
: now, you know"
/. with me" he pleaded in loN
shaken voice.
eOh, no, no, no. she said in almo
sob "Don't!s as he came q Sc
nearer. .You are good and kind and
He drew himself up.
" Forgive me for being a fool
I said coldly. Il was idiotic enough
think that because you have met wi
misfortune and with little palt
success the gulf between us was les
ened. You are still the little pink 81
y white tyrant, and am still the ragg
4 little urchin / worshiped you from
respectful distance then. Perhaps 1t
better to do so now
He turned on his heel and walk
down the path The little god on {
sundial covered his eyes.
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