The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-09-29

bulletin board with announcements of an extension lecture on Embryonic Traits It was of those popular illuminated and Illuminating things which the board of trustees arranged for from time to time. "Prexy' from two months absence just in time to preside and the thing great success.
 It was one of course of three to be delivered at varying intervals and it dawned upon of the En- terfering "eds write "Prexy' petition engage Thornycroft to take zoology class for of the year. There definite criticism of Archi- ba1d but the implication there were all de-
 lighted at the prospect all signed the petition and awaited results 'Prexy" had always been strong on public sentiment and 'the pulse student body' He used to harangue the other about author ity of vo1 pop"h He, who never stayed with long enough to hear it.
 It was two or three weeks after this that the routine of daily lives upset by in the afternoon, while Elizabeth and wrestling with the Life and Times of Leonardi da Vinci.' John hardly ever came to see me in the afternoon and his face, Margaret ushered him into the little drawng-room, grave that Elizabeth prepared beat a retreat.
 "I want to talk to you both," began, when we had established him in the Morris chair. "I have sent for Billy Blight he'll be here presently There's something very serious in the air.'
 "Has Billy broken out again?' questioned John shook his head.
 More serious, far7 he answered. and just at that moment RiIly's boots resounded in hall
 Whats upT' he questioned, with instant when he our gravity.
 "I'm afraid Pearsons is up'' John answered. 'I've seen it coming for two three weeks ever since tPrexy' came back. But I'm afraid it's certain"
 His chance?" repeated Elizabeth.
 "I mean his pronotion-his inerease-everything. I'm going to tell you three-two of you the widest youngsters in the college, the third the wsest and dearest-a grave faculty secret My reason is that four perhaps the best friends the Pear sons haye and they'll be needing friendship, I'm afraid You know about that petition the presi- dent. We'll, he acted upon it, and Thornycroft has consented condition that he given full professor nd he m fna oft he Scip de- partment Now Pearson has had definite agreement with the president or the trustees acting entirely his responsibility when he made so sure of it. There is reason under the why Thornycrofts proposition should not be eepted He is better known Pearson His titles will read well in the catalogue"
 But haven't you," asked, "alI of you who appre- ciate MT. Pearson, haven't remonstrated with Prexy'?"
 "He ought to have his face pushed" contributed Billy.
 Surely, surely,' answered John. sfWeve said all that's possible, but the president when he is riding his popuz det hobby amenable to argu- ments It looks very much if the thing would through.
 And the Castle in Spain dlled Elizabeth. "The darling Castle in Spain
 "Will stay Spain. fear" said John, he rose and put his overcoat. "I must get back to a lec- ture It's not the first time the popuH has melted murder"
 For time after John left Elizabeth, Billy and I sat in despair We sitting dejectedly
  had provided when there entered the person in the world whom were least prepared to face. 4 Mrs Pearson, Miss Marian Margaret announced, and before we could gather scattered wits she was looking at out of her friendly, unsuspecting eyes, and seating herself cozily assured of welcome
 Ut ts luck finding here." she assured Billy T 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 The is actually going up
 My God'' murmured Billy.
 C4O1 ei,, oIi Iod oan'f imagine what your parents or guardians think ing of to let you acquire it.'
 My throat actually stim but in the dusk aged to it and to force myself into kind of articulation. "Of we'll all be in Spain when the cornerstone is l2id,' I Hu-lbied You've got cold, dcar,' brc5e in, promptly. I'll have word two with Margaret about you go out. You know h@te to thi2k of any of the students being sick hc-e That's going to be one of great joys in the castle shall always