Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-01
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do you Know" said Mabel. IT don't
feel the same way about him that l
did about Harold. Jeff will be true
TO his ideas Of right whatever happens,
but Harold Oh, hope he gets start.
ed rightv'
The next spring the girls, following
the advice Of Mr.. Pearson. top grated
about half Of the Wealthy trees with
scions Of hardy winter varieties when
these came into bearing it would sim
plify the work Of marketing very
much They decided not to try cab
bage growing again. but instead seed.
ed the entire orchard to clover.
WINE not quite so Eoou an apprc
year as the previous one had been,
he returns from the crop were never
theless large enough to increase the
girls bank account to such an extent
that they felt that they could start to
rollege.
Gladys was in town couple of
days before they were to start, when
She met Harold on the street. 1t was
the first time she had seen him since
he had acted as their champion when
They were peddling apples the fall be-
fore. He raised his jaunty little cap
as she approached.
at seems good to see you, Gladys"
he said. won't you let me take you
out home in the auto?"
IF you'l wait an hour" Gladys re-
piled. i've lot to do yet before I'll
be ready"
Promptly at the appointed time IIar
old drove the auto around to the dry
goods emporium and helped Gladys
and her many packages to the seat.
THE apple orchard must have done
extra well this season." he remarked
with a smile, as he surveyed the seat
full Of bundles.
Not quite so well as last year." she
replied. But we're getting ready to
go away to school, and it takes a lot
Of things, you know"
Yes: Harold knew. He had spent a
couple Of uncomfortable hours that
morning trying to convince his father
that all the things" he had spent his
money for the previous semester were
really necessary.
Il hope you'll like college," he said
nfter moment, land that the apple
orchard will be equal to its task"
"Oh, l think it will. all right" re-
piled Gladys-''that is, IL it keeps on
doing as well as it has done SO far"
Harold looked st her quizzically for
moment. Yes" lie said slowly, IL
think it vill-with two such girls as
you and Mabel"
do you know" he went on. leaning
back in the seat and drawing n deep
breath, its refreshing to get to talk
to a real, genuine girl once more after
seeing so many Of those artificial cred
lions that pass for girls at college"
Il don't think that's a nice way to
talk about the university girls" said
Gladys reprovingly. They are prob
ably as nice as the boys"
II dare say they are" Harold an
swered. But if the girls had any
thoughts and ideals higher than clothes
and balls maybe the boys would be
better With girl like you. now, to
look at fellow once in awhile-well.
1t makes 1t easier to decide just what
things are worth while and what ones
are not. You're getting prettier every
day, too" he added in n lighter tone,
looking at her admiringly.
Now you're making foolish speeches
again" reproved Gladys.
I'm not foolish" persisted Harold.
81 mean what / say, Gladys" He let
go of the lever and seized a plump lit
tie hand which lay conveniently near.
Won't you be my guardian angel,
Gladys" he said, ''until-until we've
finished school and you can be some
thing dcarer?"
Gladys drew her hand away.
Hadn't you better turn out for that
team?" she said sweety.
Harold turned the machine aside
with jerk.
You haven't answered my question
vet" he persisted after they were safe
" back in the road once more.
81 don't think it needs answering
said Gladys, looking at him gravely
'I'll always be your friend, of course
but. as for being an angel. I'm afraid
I'm not good enough. And, as for the