Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1911-10-25
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Though There Was . Beginning
to the Couship Some
Tine Before
By r. A. Mitchell
Copyright by American Press Asso-
citation. 1911.

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The summer was drawing to = close
The leaves had not yet taken on their
autumn colors. but that haze one so
often sees during the close Of the hot
months hung about the hills and the
valleys.
gentleman whose apparel bore a
distinctive foreign cut alighted from a
train at a railway station and. leaving
his belongings. set out on road lead.
ing to an attractive country place. On
reaching the gateway. flanked by stone
pillars. be noticed on one Of them a
sign. mo Trespassing."
He proceeded up the walk toward
the house and. reaching q terrace
where through trees he could see an
attractive vista, sat down on the grass.
took out cigarette and began to
smoke. He was aroused BY q feminine
voice behind him.
"Did you not zee the notice that no
trespassing u allowed on these
groundsT"
The gentleman arose and uncovered
with ceremonious politeness.
"I did" he said.
Then I do not understand why you
should avail yourself Of the place for
lounging."
ITO teIl the truth. I have a strong
prejudice against such notices"
"why so7''
For several reasons. Firstly. ques.
ton the natural right Of any one to
appropriate to his or her exclusive use
any portion Of the planet But this
Is based on philosophic principles too
deep to enter upon just now. Second
ly, there is. think. selfishness In re-
fusing others the enjoyment Of at
tractive and restful grounds"
Perhaps II you owned place like
this and saw persons camping on it
and injuring things you would feel diff
ferently."
THAT would not alter the case. as
have stated It am capable Of put
ting myself in your place and can APP
preciate your feeling"
"Oh. we don't own the place: we
merely rent It."
"what kind Of person Is the own
erY'
Il don't know. never having seen
him. He Is noble, good man"
"Is he handsome"
"Why do you ask thatT
"A woman's idea of man II often
Influenced by such matters"
A tribe Of Indignation flashed In her
eye. II assure you" she said. that 1t
is very much more valuable trait
than physical beauty that has pre1u-
diced me In favor Of Mr.. Chenowoth."
"Chenowothi That's an uncommon
name am In very close touch with
q man Of that name"
Our Mr.. Chenowoth is abroad"
That's where met my Mr.. Cheno-
woth."
Hes been travelling In Switzerland
We had a letter from him dated Gene
va yesterday. He was to sail immedi-
ately for America"
II made an ascent of Mont Blanc
with my Mr.. Chenowoth not month
ago."
What's your friends first nameY
Bert"
albert? Our landlord Is Albert B."
That's it-Albert Borland Cheno-
woth."
Isn't that strange that you should
know him 80 well? Now, are you sur
prised that l have spoken 20 highly Of
himY'
Il certainly am surprised I never
saw anything In him to warrant such
an encomium."
"You didn't7 You are not very loyal
TO your friend.
Il didn't say he was any especial
friend of mine"
you said you are In very close
touch with him"
did 1? That doesn't necessarily
mean that admire him But ! am
open to conviction. II you will give
me your reasons for your own admi-
ration you may succeed In planting II
In me-
Perhaps we had better 60 up 70 tne
house. since you know our landlord 90
well shall be pleased to offer you
some refreshment."
Thanks very much. I VIII 60 with
you with pleasure"
When they were comfortably seated
In the drawing room the lady SAID:
Nov l will tell you why l 80 al
mire Mr.. Chenowoth. We and MT.
Chenowoth have a mutual friend. MT.
Chard. Father Is retired clergyman.
and such. though they may be OF tne
kingdom Of heaven. are not usually
burdened with worldly goods. MI
Chenowoth had an opportunity 70
rent this place for good sum- Mr..
Chard. thinking 1t would be vacant
tried to get 1t for father for nom
anal rental When Mr.. Chenowotn
heard about It he told Mr.. Chard that
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