The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-12-17

lecture on Embryonic Traits" 1t was Of those
popular illuminated and Illuminating things which
the board Of trustees arranged for from time to
time "Prexy" returned from two months absence
just in time to preside and the thing was a great
success.
1t was one Of a course Of three to be delivered at
varying intervals, and it dawned upon Of the m
terferng eds to write "Prexy petition to engage
Thornycrof to take ZOOLOGY class for the rest OF
the year. There definite criticism Of Archi-
bald but the implication there. We were all de-
lighted at the prospect all signed the petition and
awaited results. "Prexy" had always been strong
public sentiment and "the pulse Of the student body
He used to harangue the other about the author
ity Of popmI. He who never stayed with us long
enough to hear 1t.
It was two or three weeks after this that the
routine of daily lives upset by Johns arrival
in the afternoon, while Elizabeth and were wrestling
with the Life and Times Of Leonardo da Vinci."
John hardly ever came to see me in the afternoon,
and his face Margaret ushered him into the little
drawing-room, was grave that Elizabeth prepared
to beat retreat.
II want to talk to you BOTH" he began, when
had established him in the Morris chair. II have
sent for Billy Blight; he'll be here presently There's
something very serious in the air.
"IIas Billy broken out again. questioned. John
shook his head.
More serious. far" he answered and just at that
moment Billy's boots resounded in our hall.
whats up:' he questioned with instant concern
when he saw our gravity
I'm afraid Parsons chance is up" John answered.
"I've it coming for two three weeks
ever since 'Prexy' came back. But now I'm afraid
it's certain
His chance?" repeated Elizabeth.
IT mean his promoton-hs increase-everything.
I'm going to tell you three-two OF you the widest
youngsters in the college, and the third the wisest
and dearest-a grave faculty secret. My is
that four perhaps the best friends the Pear
have. and they'll be needing friendship, I'm
afraid You know about that petition to the presi-
dent. Well, he acted upon it, and Thornycroft has
consented condition that he be given full professor
ship next year and be made head Of the science de-
partment. Now Pearson has had a definite
agreement with the president the trustees. He
acting entirely his responsibility when he
made Of It, There is no reason under the
why Thornycroft's proposition should not be
cepted. He Is better known than Pearson. His titles
will read we'll in the catalogue"
But haven't YOU asked, "al of you who appre-
ciate Mr.. Pearson haven't you demonstrated with
.Prexy':'
He ought to have his face pushed" contributed
Billy. $3.50
Surely, surely" answered John. We've said all
that's possible but the president, when he is riding
his popuH, del hobby is not amenabe to argu
ments 1t looks very much as if the thing would go
through.
And the Castle in SPAIN" walled Elizabeth. The
darling Castle in Spain"
and put on his overcoat- Il must get back to lee
It's the first time the populi has melted
murder
For time after John left Elizabeth. Billy
and I sat in despair. We were sitting dejectedy
the and cake which Margaret's hospitality
had provided when there entered the one person IN
the world whom were least prepared to face.
Mrs. Pearson Miss Marian" Margaret announced,
and before could gather scattered wits she
looking at out of her friendly, unsuspectinS
eyes and seating herself, cozily assured of welcome
1T is luck finding YOU here she assured Billy.
Il was going to write you line tonight For you
three dear children-and John, Of course, Marian
must to Spain Saturday week for the laying
Of the cornerstone The castle is actually going up
MY God" murmured Billy
stop your profanity. SIR she chided Il can't
imagine what your parents guardians think
ing of to let you acquire it,
My throat actually stiff. but in the dusk mau-
aged to squeeze ii and to force myself into kind
OF articulation. "Of course Wen all be in Spain
when the cornerstone is laid I munlbled.
You've got cold dear she broke in promptly
iii have word or two with Margaret about you as
I go out. You know hate to think of any of the
students being sick here in town. That's going to be
of my great joys in the castle shall always
have a convaleseent sitting out over the port
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