The Elbert County tribune., 1909-11-25

I .oh-still there. Dick7 Just listen 10
this" He began to read from the
brown book in his hand
"Oh, botheri" said Richard impa-
tiently. Translate It. won't you,
Seth? What is 1t. anyway? / cant
understand Creek
The old man waited moment as II
searching for fit words, and then read
| in a clear. full voice that contrasted
oddly with his uncouth appearance:
e-If thou art panied by any external
| thisg. It is not this thing that disturbs
thee. but thy own Judgment about IT.:
Judgment now. But II anything in thy
own disposition gives thee pain. who
hinders thee from correcting thy opinion2
And even II thou art panied because thou
art not doing some particular thing which
seems TO thee 10 be right why dost thou
not rather act than complain? But some
Insuperable obstacle is in the way7 DO
not be grieved then. for the cause of II
not being done depends not on thee
Therefore the mind which is free from
passions is citadel. for man has moth
ing more secure to which he can hy for
refuge, and for the future inexpugnabie
He then who has not seen this Is an Ig-
norant man. but he who has seen II and
does not fly to this refuge Is unhappy. y"
That's all bosh,v said Richard ir-
ritably. THE fellow that wrote 1t
never had anything worse to bear
than the toothache."
He stopped minute and then be-
gan again abruptly. the words tum-
bling out. What can / do?-I can't
stand it, thought I'd stay home and
G4b DIT I f-sII
me-but don't want to go away" he
added.
He had sunk again into the listless
attitude sit isn't worth while
nothing is worth while"
His companion said nothing. He
was watching the listless figure keen
ly, as a physician might watch a rest
less patient Have you thought of
killing yourself?" he said at last
The young man started and flushed.
"Yes''-under his breath and half
shamed-"but somehow don't dare.
But / can't bear to live either" he
went on. Perhaps If l could get
away from folks the way you have,
could stand it."
The other looked up quickly. He
waited minute. Then he spoke with
slow emphasis. You're not going to
spoil your life. I've spoiled mine.
That's enough"
ut isn't spoiled. You are con-
tented You believe all that stun
about philosophy and your mind being
an impregnable citadel. Perhaps
should. too. after awhile
Resignation isn't living" said the
old man bitterly. 81 had power, tell
you" He was sitting erect and his
eyes flashed. Il had a mind, and be-
cause woman Tilted me ] threw 1t
away. / buried myself Don't do it,
Dick" his voice had dropped, mo
woman is worth 1t. Be man. Show
that you are made of better stuff"
addressing jury. He was transfig-
ured.
Richard. watching, understood for
the first time what his grandfather,
0eoffrey Crane. had meant when he
used to speak of Seth Kinney's power
and of his spoiled life.
In fash the young man. looking
into the future, saw himself in the
older mans place. His figure
Strengthened and his hand clenched.
The teeth behind the square jaw
came together with even firmness.
What shall | dor
The older man paused a moment.
You'd better go to college," he said
at last You have Latin enough. II,
teach you Greek and you can work up
the mathematics by yourself Go to
work Work hard Don't give your
self time to think. That's the way
out"
The young man rose, shutting his
knife with a snap. "All right. Seth"
wait a minute" The old man
mounted chair and searched among
the worn volumes ON high shelf. He
selected one and. slapping the Gov
ers together. handed it to Dick.
Learn the first 20 pages" he com
manded. when you are ready, come
and recite."
When Richard was outside the door
he looked at the title-page in the fad
ing light. 1t was THE Elements OF
Greek Grammar-Taken Chiefly from
the Grammar of Casper Frederick
Haschenberg. 1920"
tTo BE coNTINUED.>