Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1909-11-20

help It. but you don't look much like
Jour picture"
''Oh. that's II. Grandmother showed
you that small boy photo, did she;"
Patty nodded and smiled again,
After all. this David had pleasant
eyes. quite like the little fellows. Il
am glad that you came" she said hos
pitably. My brother and | are often
lonely. and John will be delighted TO
entertain some one OF his own age. l
hear him coming now" And she rose
and went TO the door to meet him.
'John." David heard her say, MIR.
Terrell is here"
mir. Terrell?" the answer came.
And who Is he. Pattyr'
Flush. He'll hear us. 1t is little
David. Don't laugh so loud. john
She slipped her hand into his and led
him to the sitting room, and In few
minutes the three young people were
on the short road to friendship.
Late In the evening they adjourned
to the dining room for a little lunch.
Patty had forgotten the high chair and
its accomplishments, and II was with
feeling OF dismay that she saw their
visitors eyes travelling In that dlrec-
ton.
"Are these things for my user he
asked laughlngly.
what things?" Patty said innocently.
This high chair. tin tray. and so on"
oh" she said. with guilty glance
at John, "those belong TO my brother"
John stared at her In Amusement
His face grew crimson with suppress
ed mirth when Mr.. Terrell said, "How
old is your little brothfrT
"Twenty-seven," Patty answered de-
murely, and John exploded with
laughter. mo good pretending, Pat
ty," he cried. Better show him all
Of my old possessions. including the
trundle bed. but Wen not ask him to
occupy it,
The morning OF the golden wedding
dawned clear and bright. 1t was day
filled with happiness for all who gath
cred at the old home. At 10 that night
David Terrell gave John and Patty full
account of 1.-The gathering of the clans"
as he called 1t. In conclusion he said.
Il shall have to ask you to keep me
another night but after that there will
be room for me at Elmdale."
II thought you said you must go to-
morrow" John exclaimed.
YES; that's so. but since then"-and
he glanced quickly at Patty-"1've
made other arrangements. My broth
err and | are partners. and Jim is will
ing that should have my summer va
cation now"
"Oh." Patty cried. Ppm so glad!
Aren't you. Johny"
Yes" he said heartily. but this sud-
den change of plans made him suspi-
cious.
David made good use of those four
weeks His grandmother laughingly
accused him of spending half of his
vacation with the Saybins.
The last day came, and David walk
ed over for farewell visit. He found
Patty alone on the vine shaded porch.
John was away on business. she ex-
planned. Never mind" David said
cheerfully. lit Is you wish to see''
Her clear eyes were raised to hts In
quiringly.
"Will you keep your word" he said
gently. land take meY'
MY world" she murmured wonder
ingiy.
"Yes, Before l saw you heard you
tell Lizzie that you were coming down
stairs and you would take me your
self" There was mischievous light
In his eyes now.
Patty's face flushed. "You know l
didn't mean she began.
He interrupted her anxiously. But
Won will take me- dear IN trial for the
sake of little David!"
She smiled into the honest eyes. so
like those of the child In the picture.
Eyes" she said. flor the sake of little
David's successor"