The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-07-01

 THE MAN WHO ROSE AGAIN. ...by..... 1IOSEpH ROCKING Copyright, 1909, by George Fl. Doran Company
Copyright, 1909, by George Fl. Doran
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SeSv0vVS00vovo OvO vo0 Vvoo ooo oO0oovoooooo9 - pessimistic mood was upon him, he was far more clever when he became the student and the scholar talking brilliantly of books, of architecture of art, and of the struggling, troubled life of humanity.
 Concerning religion he said noth- troduced the subject into their con- versation, he avoided it. Perhaps he shrank from expressing his lack o1 faith in those truths by which, to Olive, all the opinions of men must be tested, but of other things he spoke freely and well. Moreover, the girl helped him to straightforward ness, her freedom from petty mean nesses, and her wide, intelligent out look on life made him for the mo- ment forget his oft-expressed opinion to play, and he played it.
 Presently servant came saying that MT. Lowry's motor-car was at the door.
 "You are not going up to town by train?" said MT. Castlemaine.
 'No, I had the car in London, and I thought I might as we'll use it, '' replied MT. Lowry; besides, I can get back quicker in the car."
 "Yes," replied MT. Castlemaine, q suppose so; but, personally, would rather be behind a pair of good horses. I am really sorry you have to go so soon," he said, turning to Leicester. 'I am very glad to have met you. I hope we shall see more of each other"
 Purvis looked angrily at Leicester as he heard John Castlemaine say this. but he said nothing, he was a little afraid.
 'Are you going back to London?' ?'' Purvis asked Leicester. eff you are I'm sure MT. Lowry will be glad to give you a list"
 Thank you" said Purvis; then. as an afterthought, he added, 'I should like word with MT. Castlemaine be- fore I go. We have all been so in- terested in MT. Leicester's opinions that I had almost forgotten the er- rand on which I came"
 For minute Leicester was alone with Olive.
 'T have to thank you for a pleas ant evening, Miss Castlemaine," he said, "one of the few pleasant even- ings of my life.''
 She looked up at him inquiringly "I mean what say" he said While we were at dinner I told you that had found life very interesting I told a lie. Why I told it, I don't know. It slipped from my tongue be- fore realized what was saying. ] have not found life interesting. have found it anything but that anything. But this evening has been an oasis in the desert, and thank you.'
 T am glad you have had pleas
  ant evening"" said Olive quietly, nev erthelesss he wondered how much truth there was in his words.
 You do not believe me-" he said ''but what I say is perfectly true. l do not find the stage of life very in- teresting to act on."
 "Then it is best not to act,' said Olive.
 That is not matter of choice"
 ''I think it is. One can choose to play a part, or he can choose to live a life."
 ."The same thing he replied
 Pardon me, do not think SOL
 "All the same I thank you for a pleasant evening. When one has very few of them, it is a great deal to be thankful for.'
 There was something in the tones of his voice that convinced her that he meant what he said. She reflect ed that his face was sad, and that there was no joy in his eyes.
 Forgive me, a stranger asking a question:" he went on. Do you find life happy?"
 Exceedingly"
 '"That is interesting. I wish knew your secret"
 By ceasing to play part
 She had not meant to say this; but the words escaped her before she req lized them.
 How can one do that?"
 By seeking to serve the specta- tors, instead of pleasing them.''
 He laughed almost bitterly.
 eff the spectators were only worth it," he said. He held out his hand Good night Miss Castlemaine, he said, thank you again very much"
 He walked into the hall, where MT Lowry stood awaiting him.
 'Is Purvis ready?"
 "He is talking with MT. Castle maine"
 Instinctively Leicester felt that he was the subject of the conversation and Leicester was right.
 Purvis had explained his visit tc Mr. Castlemaine in a very few words then he said, "A funny fellow-Lei- cester isn't he?"
 "He is no ordinary man." said MT