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

His lungs shook him with deep ans
emuIous inspiration. For little b.
uld not answer
That is why you do not love me?'
whispered again.
4 do love YOU he said. with stron:
ort to control himself. 'but am not
,rthy to touch the hem of your gar
mt"
TELL me why, Sidney"
Some day. do not know when-l
II tell you ALL And if you can love
after that we slIall both be happy
fTelI me now" she urged.
. Il cannot" said be- "But if you only
hst me. Polly, you shall know. II
Il Will not trust me-
lie paused, looking at the snow path.
HGood night.' he added presently.
They kissed and parted, each going
tho company of bitter tears.
rs of old, Trove had many friend
Ioolfellows who came Of an evening
w and then for his help in some
otty problem. All saw change in
b. He had not the enthusiasm and
Dd cheer of former days, and some
Hsed to visit him. Moreover, they
re free to say that 1'rove was get
big head. For one thing. he had
rome rather careless about his;
thes, a new trait in him, for he had
gift of pride and the knack of neat
IS.
new student sought his acquaint-
ce the very first week of the term,
t rather foppish young man who got
the cars at Hillsborough the day of
liz first coming He was from Buff
% and, although twenty-five years of
2, was preparing to enter college.
tales of the big city and his frank
bd fellowship made him a welcome
EST. Soon he was known to all as
elk, his name being Richard Roberts.
was not long before Dick knew ev-
body and everybody knew Dick, in
ding Polly, and thought him a fine
low. Soon Trove came to know that
en- he was detained a little after
ool Dick went home with Polly.
at gave him no concern, however.
til Dick ceased to visit him and he
" change in the girl.
Dne day two letters came for Trove.
ey were in girlish penmanship and
Re no signature, but stung him to the
ok
For heavens sake get new hat"
Il one.
You ARE too handsome to neglect
hr clothes,'' said the other
s he read them his cheeks were
ming with his shame. He went for
hat and looked it over carefully. 1t
S faded, and there was a little rent
the crown. His boots We're tapped
mended. his trousers threadbare
the knee, and there We're two
tches on his coat
I hadn't thoughtof it," said he, with
Ugh. Then he went for a talk with
Frel.
Did you ever see a more shabby
king ereature?" he inquired as Oar
came to meet him. Il am SO asham-
of myself I'd like to go lie in your
cd box while 1 talk to you
What hempen homespun have we
hggering here?'' Darrell quoted in a
lying voice.
I'll tell you." Trove began.
Nay, first rounded" said the tink-
as he began to shuttle his feet to the
hsure of an old fairy song.
Ii one were on his way to the gal
rs, you would make him laugh" said
i've. smiling.
An l could. SO would L." said the
man. "a smile. boy, hath in it
me relish o. salvation Now, tell
what is thy trouble?"
I'm going to leave school," said
I'VE.
An wherefore?"
I'm sick of this pinching poverty.
(k at my clothes. 1 thought I could |
ke them do, but I can't"
{e put the two notes in Darrers |
d. The tinker wiped his spectacles |
then read them both.
Tut, tut. boyr' said he presently, |
h very grave look. Have We for |
ten the tatters that were as badge |
honor an success? Weeks ago 1 |
hned to find thee better garments; |
on my word. had no heart for it.
;, these old ones had become dear
he. / was proud o. them. Aye, boy,
nd o. them. When / saw the first |
CHI on thy coat. said /, 1t is the lit
ensign o. generosity Then came
ther, an. said /. That is for honor
true love- an these bare threads
re is no loom can weave the like o.
n. Nay. boy" Darrell added. lifting
arm of the young man and kissing
of the patches. sbe not ashamed o.
BE- They're beautiful. aye. beautiful
~ stand for the dollars We gave
by
rove turned away. wiping his eyes.
[e looked down at his coat and
lsers and began to wonder if he
re. indeed. worthy to wear them.
m not good enough for Them said
.'but. you've put new heart into me,
l shall not give up. I'll wear them
ong as Il can make them do. and
5 can say what they please"
he magpies!" said Darrell when
have 4 thought for every word
utter. therell be then a second
bath in the week.
ext evening Trove went to see
~
5 he was leaving she held his hand
both OF hers and looked down. blush
deeply. as if there We're something
would say had she the courage.
What is it, Polly:" said he.
Will yOu-gill You let me buy vo,