The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1906-01-10
A THOUSAND
A YEAR
BY Frank II. Ss0eef

DplNttll cover dnu cover as 10 leuNt
only an impression of bush tail and
pointed nose and then i wild chorus of
discovering yelps, accompanied by Il
dozen forms plungng frantically across
the open space and into the ehlnquapin
bushes beyond.
But fifty feet farther on WAS an ont
cropping hedge broken by crevices and
tunnels into Il natural and safe hiding
place for tie hunted. From the time
the fox had been started, an hour be
fore, its winding and doubling course
had been tending gradually toward
this asylum, as il with an idea that
after playing with the dogs until weary
Of the sport or perhaps feeling the need
of resi- it could whisk into safety For
the last few minutes the fox had tan
talizingly checked its speed until the
open jaws OF the pack almost closed
upon the bushy tail; then. with sud
den lauuty tilt, the brush rose into the
air as if In parting salute and with it's
owner dropped into one of the narrow
ereyieeS. leaving the pack yelping its
disappointment without y few min
utcs later I'VE horses with their riders
crossed the space and came to stop
among the dogs.
Il am glad he ESCAPED, even il it
isn't sportsmanlllle, laughed one OF
them. II felt sure the dogs would get
him at the open back there they We're
SO close 1t was a narrow escape"
-, MT -, Sttr. nr tl,at \IiSu nriS
tow" the other answered The fox
struck me rs looking too fresh for such
dangerous propinquity IL be natural.
I've an idea his plans We're all laid re-
garding this ledge and that he was
merely amusing himself with the dogs.
Shall call them of and start them III
search of a new scent: Nothing can
draw this fox from his stronghold
now"
No; wait until papa comes. His
falling behind meaut that his horse
went lame. and he probably has gone
bael, u the stable for another. He will
join u before long
She touched her horse lightly, urging
him to the top of the ledge. from which
they could look down into the valley.
Milan followed closely.
III is one of the most beautiful spots
ever saw" he said as his gaze swept
| over the broad fertile acres of the
farm to the lofty ridges that inclosed
| il on every side. You have the gran
deur of wild, untouched nature Joined
to the charm of peaceful rural life-a
rare combination"
His eyes left the valley and came
back to her, with an expression IN
/ them That made her turn away with a
! half smile Allan had been here two
months now and i'll that time had
| learned things that had not hitherto
entered into his plans for livelihood.
His hand trembled slightly MS 1t check
ed the rcstivcucss of his horse.
Yes: it is beautiful here, and we are
happy" she answered. but there was
trouble in her voice Then with sud
den raillery: You ought TO be happy,
too Mr. Tisdale. If, AS they say, It IL
prosperity that makes happiness. We
had letter from Emmett yesterday,
and he writes glowingly OF your mine.
lie thinks there is II lot Of money In
it. And" looking ut him inquiringly,
'he writes as though he might pur-
chase an interest in the mine"
Allan's face became grave.
Il hope not" he answered. Il Ike
your brother Emmett too well t. wish
him such bad luck. He preached the
subject to mo once, and | put him off.
| thought perhaps his management OF
the mine for awhile would disenchant
him Emmct's great fault Is being too
sanguinc, though, with grimace. Il
was somewhat that Nay myself. sup
pose.
"1he mine didn't pay
1T has cost me II thousand year
above my income 50 far, and"
He stopped suddenly. for she was
laughing irresstibly, 1t seemed.
Il beg your pardon" she gasped.
checking herself with an effort. Il
something struck me as very funny.
But please go on. will not laugh any
more A thousand year, you saldy"
Eyes" looking at her curiously,
"aboye the income receive from Eng
land | wouldn't like Emmett to incur
the same loss. AS soon as | get back
| shall try to sell The machinery will
be worth IA small sum. And his face
kindling and his eyes again sweeping
over the valley and back 70 her face.
Il have found IT, | always liked agri-
culture. bat never realized it could
show up to such advantage as 1t does
here. My idea was that farmers had
to keep hold of plow handles and
things, but your father doesn't do any
thing except 60 fox hunting and read
magazines and listen to bis foremau's
report, and only this morning he told
me that he had no other resources than
the farm. II have been thinking of
it all the morning | will buy valley
just like this somewhere in the neigh
borhood and be farmer, and with
what | have vel can soon build Il
nice house, lie paused, looking en-
barrassed, then went on hurriedly, IF
| can make living of it-cnough for
two, l mean-wil you-will you help
me, Iois:"
She had thrown up her hand, as
though to stop him.
"Wait a minute, MIR. Tisdale," she
cried impetuously. Il had not intended
10 tell you, but | must now. You must
not try farming -for Il livelihood,
mean. Our farm looks prosperous. and
] love the valley here better than any
place in the world. but-but we have
been running behind n thousand a yea
ever since we bought the place. That
was what made me laugh when you
said you were losing thousand. 1t
seemed so funny. You must not try
farming for n living. AS TO the rest, /
l." her face flushing roslly. "am willing
10 help you. Allan
She looked at him shyly, but his face
had suddenly grown stern. He shook
his head hopelessly
i must take 1t all back, LOIS he
ts.I