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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Ola Perrin. private secretary to
President Fellows Of the University of
Maine, returned to her work Saturday
afternoon. after Il visit at her home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Mary Evans and Miss Florence
Palmer will accompany Captain kreg-
or to Baltimore in the Alice NJ. Law
renee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Superintendent and Mrs. NJ. S. Dunn,
of the Eastern division of the Maine
Central passed Sunday with relatives
in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

here will be cottage meeting at
the residence of J. E. thompson this
evening at 80. Everybody come.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Henry NcwhaIl, Carl Piper, Miss Jen-
mic Eaton, katherine Jewell ana Mr.
and Mrs. Stephen Wing left saturday
morning for the Newhall cottage az
Boothbay Harbor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Harry Carr of Boston is passing a
few days with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Sumner Carr, Western avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

A meeting of the Central reel team
Will he held this evening at the house
of Hose .. There are several matters
Of interest to come before the meeting
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Mary Piper, clerk in the store
of r. o. Files, left Saturday for North
mort, where she will pass her vacation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Henry Abbott, who has been attend
ing the summer session of the Harvard
Medical School, is at his home in this
city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Althea Gould; of this city is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Libby
Of Pittsfield for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Sadie Sullivan returned So tur-
day from threc-Weeks' visit with
friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mrs. Fife. Bell and granddaughter
left Saturday for their home in Port
land. after a visit with friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Cora King has returned to Saco.
after q vacation of about two weeks;
with friends in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mrs. w. M. Crawford and daughter
left Saturday for an outing at the sea-
shore.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant of Taunton
Mass, are visiting her sister, Mrs. J
A. Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

l.. W. Livingstone and d. NJ. Marshal
passed Sunday at Belgrade Lakes witt
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mrs. W. NJ. Crawford and daughter
GLADYS accompanied by w. S. Pooier.
have gone to Old orchard for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Alberta Foss was up from Au-
gusta Friday and passed the day at.
her home here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mrs. c. B. Dicllerson was called Sat
urday to Cuilford on account of the
serious illness of her brother, Jasper
Easf,nan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Francis NJ. Wheeler
have returned from vacation passed
at several places along the Maine coast
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19
FAIRFIELD'CENTER

Mrs. Charles Hoxie. is visiting friends
in Marblehead, Mas r.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Freeman Reynolds are
their daughter, Mrs. Mar
cha Warren of Bath, at their home.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. a. +. Smith ana ram
lily have returned from their outing at
park.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Ernest Greenwood and family lett
town Saturday for an outing at Love j
Joy pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19
SKOWHEGAN.

L. c. Chick of Augusta was in town
Saturday, the guest of relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

George Cairns of Augusta was calling
on friends in this city Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

A large number witnessed the NOV
ing pictures at Cascade park last even
ing. New films were shown and were
excellent.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Colonel and Mrs. F. Ea Bootnpay OIL
Portland were visiting in this city
Sunday. LIZ -.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Florence Freeman who has been
visiting her sister at Portland has re-
turned to her home in this CITY.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Rose Morrissette has gone to
Kennehunkport, where she will pass a
vacation of two weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

City Marshal and Mrs. A. l.. Homes
passed Sunday with relatives at Bidde-
ford Pool. ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Nellie Horn and Miss Sadie
Hilton have returned from a vacation
of two weeks at Peaks Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Juanita Daily will leave this
morning for Boston where she will be
the guest of relatives for several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Rev. William Pettigrew of Oakland
spoke in the Methodist church at Ben
ton Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

MI and Mrs. L. A. Fcrand of Ben
ton are on q two-weeks' vacation in
Old Town and saltwater
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

A large number went from this city
Saturday to attend the races at Birch
park, Newport. % II
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Clara Hatch returned Saturday
morning from a months visit in DIX
mont and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Fannie Taylor returned to her
home in Winthrop Saturday morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

c. L. Wilson of Detroit, Mich, was
in town Saturday, calling on Skowhe-
gan acquaintance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank AXtel and son
Herbert are visiting relatives in Lake
side, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Cora Huard, who has been at
North pond for several weeks. has re-
turned to her home in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Ruth Horn of New Hampshire is
visiting her aunt, Mrs. Helen Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

George Williams. who has been en-
ploycd by George Either for some time.
has finished work and will open paint
shop in town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mrs. Clara Butler of Readfield is Wis
iting her father, Everett Penney, for
a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

- Mrs. John Pooler left Saturday morn
ing for Boston, where she will visit
her husband, who is employed there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mrs. Walter Garth and son and
Miss Melissa Tourgee of Peacedale, X.
T., are at the Oakland hotel for a few
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Lillian Mosher has returned
from two-weeks' visit with relatives
in Lynn, Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. J. IT. McGorrill and
sons Virgil and Milton have returned
from an outing at Deer Isle.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

DR.. Jolly was in Bangor Saturday on
business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Herr ert Holmes of Mercer was il,
Oaklai i'd on business Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

F. II. Mace succeeded in bringing in
4 string Of 16 nice bass from East
pond yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Hazel Gray of Lancaster, n. H.,
is the guest of friends in town for a
few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

LaForest Simpson returned Saturday
morning for two-weeks' visit with
friends in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Il. f. Mullen and Charles Trask en-
joycd y days fishing at McGraw pond
Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19
OAKLAND.

10y FHOss has finished his duties in
the store of Samuel Freeman.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Q. NJ. Bickford is visiting relatives
in Rca ilfield for short time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Evangelist ]. NJ. Kelly of Biddeford.
Me, preached at the Oakland High
Street Mission Sunday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mrs Buggy and little daughter of
Nassachuse it's are visiting their cous-
ings, Earl and Mamie Nye.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

c. l.. Witham of Caratunk was the
guest Saturday of l.. l.. Witham.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Workmen are putting on the inside
finish in DIR. Downs new house ana OK
poet to have it ready for occupancy II
the immediate future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Alice Farrar is visiting her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Farrar, on
Fairfield street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mrs. e. II. Pierce who arrived here
Saturday from Baltimore, Md, VIII
leave this morning for Deer Isle, where
she will pass short vacation WIN
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mrs. Silas Bailey and daughter of
Boston are the guests of Charles Bailey
for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mrs. Kate Ellis attended a Grange
meeting Thursday evening at Corinna
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Herbert Holmes Of Mercer was in
town on business Saturday afternoon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Eben Freeman of Portland was BUS
mess caller in this city Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

J.. L. Simpson has returned from a
business trip to Newport.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Conductor Fred Stoves, Earl Stoves,
and Ed. Jewell enjoyed fishing trip
to Snow pond Friday and returned
home with q dandy string of pickerel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Frank Williams of this city was in
Augusta Saturday on business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Randall Holt of Clinton was bust
ness caller in Fairfield last Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomas are
visiting friends and relatives in town
for a few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Charlotte Cooke of Bloomfield.
N. Y, is visiting Miss Emma Brown OF
Benton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

more Falls is calling on friends In
town.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Eugene Whittier has returned from
Maranacook, where he has been for
the rast few weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Files have
returned to their home in New York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Biclzford of Oakland is the guest
of Miss Nellie Horn for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

George Leonard is clerking in tn
clothing store of c. ". POoler.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Lucia E. Edgecomb of Liver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Alice Marble has returned from
a visit with friends in Dexter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Annie MacDougal has returned
from the Central Maine hospital in
Lewiston in much better health.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Fred King. who is employed in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Miss Ethel Cillcy is in Portland on al
extended visit with relatives.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Charles Bush was a business visito
from Clinton last Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Bert Gerald has begun work for DR..
I. u. fash.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19
FAIRFIELD.

Bert Gerald has begun work for DR..
l. p. fash.
Fred Gibson was in Bangor Saturday
on business trip
+. g. Gibson passed Sunday with
friends out of town.
Noah Blake left Saturday for an
outing Of several weeks.
Henry Seywood of Winslow called on
friends in town Saturday.
HIarcelus Hayes has returned from
an outing at Peaks Island.
Charles Bush was a business visitor
from Clinton last Saturday.
Miss Ethel Cilley is in Portland on an
extended visit with relatives.
Miss Alice Marble has returned from
a visit with friends in Dexter.
George Leonard is clerking in the
clothing store of c. ". Pooler.
Miss Bickford Of Oakland is the guest
of Miss Nellie Horn for a few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Files have
returned to their home in New York.
Randall Holt of Clinton was n bust
ness caller in Fairfield last Saturday.
Herbert Holmes Of Mercer was in
town on business Saturday afternoon.
Miss Lucia E. Edgecomb of Liver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

NIarcellus Hayes has returned fro
an outing at Peaks Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Henry Seywood of Winslow called q
friends in town Saturday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Noah Blake left Saturday for ar
outing Of several weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

Fred Gibson was in Bangor Saturda!
on business trip
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-08-19

+. g. Gibson passed Sunday with
friends out of town
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

His foot struck against bowlder. RE
had forgotten there were any rocks on
the hill. He moved along and his foot
struck again: He pressed the weeds
He saw tomb of .crumbling cement,
green with age and buried uot of sight
under the tnngle.
1t had neve rOccurred to him before
that Tehea might be dead.
He held back the underground again
and peercd into tho depths. Yes. 1t
was the grave OF q chief or a woman
thick stem Of shrub and tore 1t out
Of the ground. He seized another and
dragged II out with the same ferocity.
It it was intolerable that she should SUI
that intruded itself, like horrible
canaille. where there were none to
drive 1t back Hc would give her air
both; he would uncover the poor stones
that marked her last resting place; he
would lay bare the earth that wrapped
her dead beauty.
his hands were bleeding. until his eyes
were stung and blinded with the
steamins sWea t., Dizzy With the heat,
steam that rose from the damp ground,
he was forced again and again to desist
and rest. He cas his waist coat into
slips and bound them round his bloody
hands: he broke the blades of his pen
knife on rocalcitrant roots that dcfied
the strength OF his arms; he labored
with fury to complete the task he had
set before him. Here he stood. within
four walls OF vegetation. the sky abvoe
him, the cracked and rotted tomb be-
low, satisfied at last By the accomplish-
ment of his duty.
He called her aloud by name. He
bent down and Kissed her messy bed
He whispered with n strange convic-
tIon that she could hear him. that he
had kept his promise to return
Then. rising to his feet. he turned
toward the sea and retraced his steps
The people were still in church. and the
village was deserted as before. He
walked swiftly. lest they might come
focking out before he could reach his
boat. to torture him with recognition.
with the question they would ask. with
their story Of Teheas death. Then he
laughed at his own fears, remembering
his white hair and the Intervening gcn-
Grafton Time had passed over Bora
bora, too. The world. ne remembered.
was older by forty years. Older and
sadder and eulptier.
de swung himself up the ladder,
mounted the bridge, and put the vessel
on her course. The telegraph rang, the
engineers repeated back the signal. and
the great bat,leship. vibrating with
her mighty engines. resumed once more
her ponderous way.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

piled romance in the. captains ear1ier
NE. Il :, was y, known ,%n ne supported two
commander; but In view OF his con-
siderable private fortune this drain
on his resources seemed scarcely the
reason of his remuneration.
bic battlcshtp, one. OF the Australian
squadron when she developed some
defects In her hydraulic turning gear
and was ordered home to England BY
Admiral! Lord George Howard for over
haul. The captains heart beat a lit
tie faster as he realized his Course
would take him south of the Societies.
table and sighed as he laid his finger
saw the basaltic cliffs, the white and
foamins res:s, the green, still forests
boy once more, with flowers in his hair.
wandering beneath the palms with Te-
hea. How often had he thought of
her during all these years. the years
years that had carried him unscatheu
through so many dangers In every
quarter of the world. For him she was
still in her adorable girlhood. untouch-
radiant isle, waiting by the shore for
his return. It shocked him to remem-
Der she was not far short of Ca fat
old woman, perhaps, married to some
StEbDplus ACIliel, anu iloIc tIdu lhely
with grown children Of her own. How
incredible 1t seemed
Dawn was breaking us he slowed
down to leeward of the island and
watched the shadows melt away 1t
was Sunday. a day Of heavenly calm.
fresh yet MINDLESS, with a sea so
smooth that the barrier reefs for once
We're silent, and one could hear from
across the hushed and shining water,
the coo of pigeons in the forest. I'm
der bare steerage way. with the leads
man droning in the forcchains. the ship
Rugged the shore and steamed at
snail's pace round the island.
With every mile the bays and wooded
promontores grew increasingly ia
milar as Sir John was borne toward
Lihua, the scene of his boyish folly
He looked ashore in wonder, surprised
at the vividness and eXactness of his
recollection.
1t was like a homecoming to see all
these familiar scenes spreading out be-
fore him. ffe looked at his hands his
thin, veined. wrinkled hands, and it
came over him, with a sort of sur
prise that he was an old man.
"That was forty years ago. he said
to himself. Forty years ago"
AS Lihua opened out and he per-
ceived. with an inexpressiblc pang the
matched houses set deep in the shade
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-05-05

Of palms and breadfruit trees. he felt
himself In the throcs OF a strange and
down the bridge; he lit a cigar and
threw 1t way again: he twice approach
ed Commander Stillwcll as though to
give an order: and then, still IN doubt.
"By the deep nine!" came the hoarse
murmur Of the leadsman.
It lay with him to stop the ship or
not-n word and sc would come shiv-
ering to a standstll; a word and the
boatswain would pipe away his gig and
the crew would be running to. their
places. His heart ached with the dc.
not what-witllheld the order on his
lips.
Did he not owe 1t to her to keep. tho
in the flush OF youth and hope. and
sealed with scaldIng tears?
His resolution was taken. He order
ed Commander Stillwell to stop the
ship and lower boat.
II am going to treat myself to run
ashore" he SAID by way of explana-
ton.
ers were whipped off the gig. She was
hoisted out and lowered, the crew drop
ping down the ladder into their places
He was landed at a little cove where
in bygone days he had often whiied
away an hour waiting in charge of
sensation 10 feel the keel ' Crate ' against
the single, and to say to himself, that
this was Lihun! He drew q deep
breath as he looked about and noticed
how unchanged 1t all was.
It came over him with n start that
the village was empty. Then he re-
membercd 1t was Sunday, and they
were all intchurch. Thank God there
were none to watch him, no prying.
curious eyes to disturb his thoughts
But they would soon be out again. and
1t behooved him to make the best use
OF his solitude while he might. He
struck island, his heart beating with n
curious expectancy; Mt every sound he
held his breath. and he would turn
quickly and look back with n haunt
ing sense that Tehea was near him:
that perhaps she was gazing at him
through the trees He approached his
old home through overgrown rlarta-
tions. 1t awed him to part the
branches and to feel himself drawing
near at every step to the only house
lie had ever called his own. AS he
heard the splashng waterfall he stop
ped, not daring for the moment to go
on. When at last he did so. and mount
ed the little hill, he found no house
at all Nothing but ferns and weeds,
man high He moved about here and
there. up to the armpits in verdure, in
CONSERVATION at discovering 1t gone.