The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-08-27

John Glenarm, the grandson of John
Marshall Glenarm. the eccentric million
aire who died suddenly i'm Vermont last
summer. arrived on the Maxinkuckee
from Naples yesterday.
Under the terms OF his grandfather's
will, Glenarm is required to reside for a
year at a curious house established by
John Marshall Glenarm near Lake An
nandale. Indiana
This provision was made, according 20
friends OF the family, to test young Glen
arms staying qualities. as he has. since
his graduation from the Massachusetts
Institute OF Technology FIVE years ago.
distributed considerable fortune left
him by his father I'm contemplating the
wonders OF the old world 1t Is reportad-'
THAT will do! Signs and wonders /
have certainly beheld, and II i spent the
money l submit that l got my money
back"
i paid my bill and took a hanson for
the ferry,--Larry with me. chatting away
drolly with his old zest He crossed with
me. and as the boat drew out into the
river a silence fell upon us.-the silence
that is possible only between old friends
As / looked back at the lights of the city,
something beyond the sorrow at parting
from a comrade touched me. A sense OF
foreboding, OF coming danger. crept into
my heart But was going upon the tam
est possible excursion; for the first time
In my life | was submitting TO the direc-
tion OF another,--albeit one who lay in
the grave. How like my grandfather IL
was. to die leaving this compulsion upon
ne! My mood changed suddenly, and AS
the boat bumped at the pier l laughed
bah! these menr' CALCULATED Larry
What men2' / demanded, giving my
bags to a porter.
a
know the signs. silence, sud
denly inexplicable laughter! ! hope I'll
not be I'm jail when you're married"
you'll be In a long time If they hold
you for that. Here's my train"
We talked of old times and OF future
meetings. during the few minutes that re-
mained.
You can write me at my place or ,us-
tication," ! said scribbling "Annandale.
Wabana County. Indiana" on a card.
Now II you need me at any time III
come TO you wherever you arc You un-
derstand tht. old man. Good-by."
Write me, cares Of my father-he'll
have my address, though this last row
Of mine made him pretty hot"
passed through the gate and down the
long train TO my sleeper Turning, with
my foot on the step. I waved a farewell
10 Larry, who stood outside watching
me.
In moment the heavy train was NOV
ing slowly out into the night on its
westward journey.
Annandale derives its chief importance
from the fact that two railway lines in
terscct there. The Chicago Express
paused only for a moment while the por-
ter deposited my things beside me on the
platform. Light streamed from the open
door OF the station, a few idlers paced
he PLATFORM staring into the windows
Of the cars; the village hackman Ian
guidly solicited my business Suddenly
out Of the shadows. came tall, curious
figure OF man clad I'm a long ulster As
i write, IL Is with a quickening OF the
sensation j received on the occasion OF
my first meeting with Bates. HIS lank.
gloomy figure rises before me now. and
| hear his deep melancholy voice as
touching his hat respectfully. he said:
beg pardon. sir: Is this Mr.. Glcnarm7
4 am Bates from Glcnarm House. Mr..
Pickering wired me TO meet you. sir"
"Yes; 10 be sure ! said.
The hackmau was already gathering up
my traps. and ] gave him my trunk
checks
How far is it7" I asked. my eyes rest
ing. little regretfully, I must confess.
on the rear lights OF the vanishing
train.
Two miles, sir" Bates replied There's
no way over but tho hack In winter. IN
summer the steamer comes right into our
dock"
(To BE Continued Tomorrow