Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-10-08

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do something. in a great. splendid
way"
But what would you hsve me do9"
II don't know" answered tho girl.
"I don't know what would have *ny-
body do: but there arc SO many things
to be done, so many wrongs to be
righted, so many things to be achieved.
The great man goes out and makes
opportunities. Part of his greatness,
take 1t, consists in seeing what there
is to do Ruskin says somewhere that
the greatest thing ANYBODY can do is
to see something. II I were great
woman, could answer your question
better; but I am only
II think you are great woman"
said Gormly softly, and I would be
perfectly willing to take your answer
and abide by It."
II would not have 1t that way" an
swered the girl dreamily. When my
father asks me what would have him
do, say to him, Go and see.' He
laughs at me; most people laugh at
me. You don't, Mr.. Gormly."
"Never!" said Gorm1y. And con-
fess to you that of late I have had
similar thoughts. I want to do some
thing for humanity" he went on
slowly. There are certain people
who stimulate us to achievement, who
awaken our ambition, who quicken our
hope, who-Don't you comprehend?
You have put something into my life
which 1t lacked. Now I want to do
something for-you. Miss Haldane."
For me, Mr.. Gormly?"
For you and my fellow men; for
your approval and theirs. You see
you have brought me In touch with a
state OF being Of which 1 knew little.
was not born into your society. Un-
til saw you, had no desire to min
gle in it. l have not taken a vaca-
ton, except business trips aboard, for
twenty-five years. For instance, this
is the first time in all that long period
that have stood alone in q room and
talked socially, by her gracious privi-
lege, on terms Of outward equality.
with a fine. high bred. capable, wom-
an. Cant you understand how you
exert q new influence, how you have
brought a new force into my life, and
that from my acquaintance with you
results are certain to comet"
He sat down on a chair on the other
side of the fireplace as he spoke.
bringing himself on level with her.
She looked at him with curious inten-
sity.
She saw his smooth shaver face
scanned and lined with thought and
care. She marked the strength. the
intelligence, the resolution. in his
icountenance. It lacked completing
touches Of tenderness, 1t lacked the
woman's influence; but aside from
that it was altogether admirable. vir-
lie, and strong.
Il want to do something" he said.
ito make me WORTH" his voice trem-
bled. "the respect Of" he looked at
her-"of people like you," he went
on, "and / am going to do something,
too
you frighten me-" said the girl,
appalled, as we often are by the grant
ing Of our prayers, the acceptance of
our suggestions, the realization of our
hopes. Il don't like to feel that what
you are doing Is for-for-"
"Say it, Miss Haldane. For you"
Il can't assume such responsible
ty." she protested: "and such motive
is not the highest, the best"
"Nonsense!" said the man almost
roughly. "The best things in life are
done for the sake of good women, and
there is not human being in the
world who possesses your powers and
capabilities who does not thrill to
responsibilities. In your heart of
hearts you are glad-or you will be
glad if through your inspiration some
thing is accomplished, by whatever
me-for mankind"
And the woman knew that the
words were true. She thrilled even
then to the strength of his protesta-
ton.
you see know humanity. l don't
know society; you observed that by
my awkward reception of you all here
tonight
Indeed" said the girl; ut was
most graceful and kindly hospitality.
and we deeply appreciate it."
A. ID SOOA VI yOu " soy 81. 4AOSO
things could learn" he hesitated, "if
had some one who knew to teach
me; but OTTER things I know myself.
am at a discount with women; but
can handle men and I know men.
Every human being is glad to ally
himself with success. If you and !
together do something, you will be
happy II we succeed"
"And miserable If we fail?" queried
the girl with nervous laugh.
! 1--WE will not fall
"You are proposing partnership?
There is quasi-partnership exist
ing between us now in the settlement
house. Your devotion, your generous
thought for those people, with my
business back of you-for it is back OF
you. Miss Haldane, in that or anything
else to the last limits going to pro-
duce results there that nobody dreams
Of"
"Are you going to devote yourself
to that?"
NO." said the man quickly. II have
something higher and greater In view.
That's your part Of the partnership;
mine is to help you. and"
And what are you going to dot"
asked tho girl. intensely interested,