The new enterprise., 1905-06-01

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went into the fields and did work that
belonged to common laborers. So
she paused at the sight of a young man
"A strong, handsome young man,who
was evidently master of the work, cul-
tivatlng the plants with his fingers.
Honorable sir" she began tmidly;
but Haskits did not even notice she
was there. His mind was wholly with
the plants, Joy-of-the.Farm watched
him for some moments and then slipped
away and brought her father.
Old Yalu's eyes swept over the young
man keenly, comprehendingly
You are from Il Russian ship" he
said, loudly and sternly
This time Hasklts heard, and he rose
trembling
How do you know, most distln.
guiShed bonefactor?' he stammered
by your dress; it is Of a Russian
ship. Why are you here? Did you
desertY
There was hardness in the old mans
voice, though his eyes twlnkled. The
girl knew him and smiled, but Hasiits
grew more pale. He threw out his
hands despairingly, yet frankly.
Il will tell you all, most honorable
highncss,' he said, drearily, Though it
will kill me, for you will send me
back. l was grower Of things to eat
People said | was better at it than
most, for though only a boy, was
making money, But I grew too fast.
A Russian told me that l could 60 to
his country and be a teacher, that his
people did not know how to grow
things, and that could make as much
in year as could here in life time.
| was only boy, so took my money
and went. 1 thought l would come
back and buy many acres and be a
rich man." He paused a moment, and
then went on in the same drcary voice:
1T was all lie. They did not want a
teacher, They wanted me to be spy,
and would not. Then they took my
money and tried TO make me a soldier.
| have been q slave ten years"
But was it wise to desert?" more
gently. IF they catch you they will
kill you"
Il KNOW" bitterly, "but what differ
cnce? could not fight. l would be n
coward and run, and then they would
kill me, am japanese, you would
say, and japanese are brave; but all
Of one people are not alike. l am
grower Of things to eat and not q sol.
der As grower Of things l could do
good work; as a soldier I would he a
coward and do harm, 1t is not right
for man to be what he can mott
The old man stepped forward sud
denly and placed his hands upon Has.
kits shoulders.
You speak the words Of wisdom" he
approved. Il am n grower Of things
to eat, myself, and not a soldier. WiD
you work for mef'
Haskits' gaze rose quickly.
"Then you will not give me up?"
NO. / will keep them from finding
out You have a head that will tell
your hands what to do. VIII you
stayf"
Il you will let me-" simply, "and
will Try to make you money"
Two days later y-of-the.Farm re-
turned 10 her more congenial occupa-
ton Of caring for the silk worms. she
was 10 longer needed in the fields.
IIaskits was doing more than their
former six laborers, and already he
was suggesting things of which cid
Yam had not even thought In a month
he was an essential part of the i'm.
proved farm, which even then was
turning in twice the amount Of money
it had ever done before. Then one day
he came to his employer with a trou
bled face.
"NIost distinguished benefactor," he
said, II am come to tell you good-by."
Old Yalu threw up his hands in
amazed CONSERVATION.
"No, no, most honorable young man."
he protested "You must not go; you
are doing well here, and we need you"
Haskits shook his head, regretfully,
but firmly.
Il must CO." he repeated, II have
thought it all OUT
The old mans eyes grew keen and
searching.
But why| he demanded, "You
have always spoken to me true. Now
tell me why it is that you must go?"
Haskits hesitated, then raised his
eyes frankly, as he was accustomed.
1T is because love JOy-of-the-
Farm" he answered, "and have no
money to offer for her. would go
away and earn some. If | come back
rich it may be you will listen to my