Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1911-06-23
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you'll see flock of ducks swing into
that open space under the sum-"
He had scarcely spoken when the
ducks circled the broad sweep of the
river in a graceful curve, their wings
flashing in the rays of the setting sun.
and slowly one at time dropped their
feet and pitched i'm the little smooth
bay at the foot Of the hill. The sun
was just sinking behind the tree tops
on the Palisades, lighting the calm
mirror-like surface of the water with
every color of the rainbow.
Nov, look behind you, dear!" Stu
art exclaimed.
why, it's the moon just rising, isn't
it? I never saw the moon rising
through the treetops before. It's glor-
ious. isn't it?"
Yes, it's full moon tonight. See
how high the tide is on the river
banks. It's just high water now-the
highest, fullest tide of the month. 1t
will be less tomorrow and the next
and the next day until 1t falls back to
its lowest point two weeks from now,
then, starts climbing up again for the
full moon. Every sailor, man and bird,
knows this. wonder how many men
and women in this money-mad city
knows that the tide ever ebbs and flows
around Manhattan Island at ALL"
It's wonderful-isn't it?"
What dear, the men and women Of
New York or the tides?"
Both Jim, when we try to under
stand them, isn't it all Gods work."
Il don't know, child. I sometimes
think God made the world and only
man or the devil built the cities after
ward. 1 believe the reason why the
spirit grows savage and we forget that
we are human here so often Is that we
never see the sun or moon. We never
hear the stir of wings in the sky, feel
the throb of Natures heart in the ebb
and flow Of tides, or walk with our
heads among the stars"
Harriet sat in thoughtful silence a
while and a curious searching look
crept into her eyes. as she softly asked:
You have seen much Of Mr.. Bivens
lately, Jim-Tve wondered If you have
never yet looked your dead love in the
face?"
No, little pal"
You are still afraid?"
An answer started to his lips and he
choked it back.
She laid her warm hand on his.
Tell me, l want to help yUu. We
are pals, you know"
''fWell, I'm ashamed to confess 1t
dear. but am afraid, horribly afraid
I've been fighting some grim battles.
but I'll have to see her sooner or la
ter"
II wish you wouldn't" the girl said,
wistfully.
I'll try to keep away-but every
turn in the wheel seems only to bring
US closer. My association with Bivens
in this prosecution Of crime was not
of my choosing, but it came. I shall
be compelled to see him often"
Does she know that you are afraid?"
II think not. She feels that I've
never forgiven her treachery, but come,
dearie, it's growing dark, we must hur
ry. I've a hard nights work before
me. You've helped me immensely"
"How?"
II don't know, child. The sunlight
just seems to get tangled in your hair,
and it always shines in your eyes day
and night. You warm me into life and
health, just being near you"
Harriet smiled tenderly, and hurried
across the hills in silence by his side.
When they passed out of the last
clump of trees near the subway sta
ton she looked up into his face and
slowly asked:
Did any one else ever have that ef-
feet on you, Jim?"
Yes" he answered soberly.
"Who?"
The question was asked i'm a low
whisper, but it was not so low that
Stuart failed to catch its accent Of
pain.
He laughed, teasingly.
My mother"
And no one else?"
mo one else"
We'll, I'm jealous of that sort of in
fuence. l wish a monopoly"
you have it, dear. Somehow others
bring pain and storm and stress. But
you have always brought peace and
rest"
Then I'm content"
She looked up and laughed softly.