The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-11-18

out my work is easy. and have exceneni
good friends. send thee my key. Please
deliver the red. tan clock to Betsy Hale
who lives on the road to Waterbury hill
and kindly take that cheerful youngs1eI
from Connecticut-the one with the wal
nut case and a brass pendulum-to Mrs
Henry Watson. You remember that III
tempered Dutch thing with loud gong
and a white dial. Please take that &c
Harry Warner. put some work on them
all. but there's no charge. The other
clocks belong to me. Do with them as
thou wilt and with all that is mine. The
rent is paid to April. Then kindly sur@en-
der the key. Now. can We do all this for
| a man suffering the just punishment OF
/ many sins? 1 ask it for old friendship
and 10 increase the charity / saw grow
ing in thy heart long ago. At last have
word Of thy father. He died peaceful,
happy death, having restored the wealth
that cursed him 10 its owner. For his
sake an thine l glad 10 know 1t.
there is no shadow. Tell her everything.
May the good God bless and keep thee,
but the long road of happiness. that ye
must seek and find. Yours truly.
r. Darrell of the Blessed Isles.
Trove read the letter many times,
and as he grew strong he began to
| think with clearness and elaboration
of his last night in Hillsborough. Oar
/ rel was the greatest problem OF all.
Pondering, he saw. or thought he saw.
the bottom of it. Events We're coming,
however, that robbed him utterly Of
his conceit and all the hope it gave
him The sad lines about his father
kept him ever in some doubt a week
more. and he was in the cutter one
morning behind Phyllis on his way to
Robins Inn. AS he drew up at the DID,
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| him. Somehow they were not the same
boys; they were a bit more sober and
timid Turk came with "Glad to see
ye, mister" and took the mare. The
widow stood in the doorway, smiling
sadly.
How is Polly?'' said Trove.
| For a moment there was no answer.
He walked slowly to the steps, know
ing we'll that some new blow was
about to fall upon him.
..She is better, but has been very
SICK said the widow.
Trove sat down without speaking
and threw his coat open.
You. too, have been very SICK" said
Mrs. Vaughn.
Yes, very" said he.
L
one day. but you didn't know me-"
.'Tell me, where is Polly?"
I'm school, and / am much worried"
"Why?"
"WeH. she's pretty, and the young
men will not let her alone. There's
one determined she shall marry him.
Us she engaged?"
mo, but-but, sir, I think she is
nearly heartbroken."
I'm sorry" said Trove. mot that
she may choose another, but that she
lost faith in me-"
Poor childl Long ago she thought
you had ceased to love her, said the
widow, her voice trembling.
Il loved her as l can never love
again." said he, his elbow resting on a
table. his head leaning on his hand.
He spoke calmly.
Don't let it kill you, boy" said she.
NO." he answered. "a man must be
greater than his trouble. 1 have work
to do, and l shall not give up. May l
go and see Polly?"
Not now" said the widow. "Give
her time to find her own way. If you
deserve her love it will return to you"
q fear that you, too, have lost faith
in me-" said Trove.
NO" she answered. "But surely
Darrell is not the guilty one. It's all
such a mystery
Mrs. Vaughn, do not suffer yourself
to think evil of me or of Darrell. If I
do lose your daughter hope I may not
lose your good opinion" The young
man spoke earnestly, with wet eyes.
Il shall not think evil of you," said
the woman.
Trove stood a moment, his hand upon
the latch.
IF there's anything 1 can do for you
or for Polly" said he, 81 should like to
know it Let's hope for the best ]
Sorae day you must let me come and
he hesitated, his voice failing him foI
a moment-"and play a game of check
ers," he added.
Paul stood looking up at him sadly,
his face troubled
ITS an evil day when the heart Of 8
child is heavy" said Trove, bending
over the boy. 'What is the first law
Paul?"
..Thou shalt learn to obey" said the
boy quickly.
And who is the great master?'
yourself
fright, boyi Let's command our
hearts to be happy
The great bare maple was harpina
dolefully in the wind. Trove went for
the mare, and Tunk rode down the hill
with him in the cutter.
Things here amt what they used t /
be- said Tunk
tNo?"
..W-idder, she taxes on awful Great
changes.'
There was moment OF silence.
Il amt the same dunn fool 1 used t.
be. Tunk added presently.
What's happened to you?"
S'Well, they toll me what you said
about lynn Ye know a man in the
boss business is apt t git a leetle care
less, but [ amt no such dun fool as
used t be. Have you heard that Tee
Sey Tower was married -