The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-04

4 s.9@s8 ~ 0OA1G QSHAII9 no
Gus that would enable him to produce
something marketable.
AT Brfdgeton there was lust then a
theme which filled the public mind
with interest. A pioneer of the dis.
trict named Burton had died. leaving
an immense fortune. His only heir
was nephew who resided in Chi.
eago and who was himself substan.
sially rich.
ms nephew had decided to show
his appreciation of the magnificent
legacy by designing the erection of a
cosby statue in the market place OF
the town that his uncle had founded
A prize Of ten thousand dollars was
offered for the best design of the pro.
spective work OF art.
The Noyes family, Aunt Eunice and
Blackburn. Morse and Vincent vera
gathered In the garden one afternoon
engaged in animated conversation
Mr.. Blackburn was in high fettle
I have made a very pretty penny
In the sale Of the property for the
site OF the monument" he Wanted /
Got Just about six prices"
This Burton statue business ba.
been quite windfall to me as wei, "
boosted Morse.
How is that?" inquired Mrs Ward.
with curiosity.
am appointed trustee for the
project and will have charge OF all
construction Details" explained the
young lawyer
Eugene glanced at Vincent Ha
sat silent. modest, distracted as usu
al She pitied him in her inmost
heart. While Vincent evinced mo
envy as to the good fortune of the
Two young men, she felt that he must
experience a natural depression at
not figuring smartly as thew in tho
current good fortune of a local inter.
PRISE
Dont CO. she murmured in pass.
ng MIN, as the others arose from the
'ustic benches. 81 want to hear that
lew poem of yours"
HIS face. suddenly shining. his
yes illumined with grateful recoe.
lltion OF her kindness. rewarded En-.
ehie Tor a free condescension she
you'd have considered unmaidenlv IL I
esto"ed on others of courser mental c
lold. 'ai
cant help it." whispered Eu. +
ehie 10 her aunt, as the latter gave
er quizzical look as she walked II
way 10 sheltering garden nook $
lth Vincent. My heart Just goes
lt TO him. He seems so lonely so u
nused to worldly ways" Il
What an hour it was for tho NO..
"a dreamer! And for Eugene too,
ne realized that she was giving en-.
to her enraptured com.
mon. Within her secret soul she
alized, too, that she was glad Of n
suddenly he took her hand. Ha n
oked pleadingly into her gentle n
inning eyes. II
! must say 1t now" he said. "and
away perhaps. It IA IN nv
oughts day and night-my love ror
IT, Should have told Won mr. tn
esumptuous. let me crave vour ~. II
,eness for daring to lift my eyes" 0
Dear eyes-sweet, honest SOUL"
'he Eugenie. unable to prevent the / \
erance. Il did not know It before II
arr" on' d
she started up in confusion w
tered town boy had invaded tho
'cious spot unnoticed. He started , 4
was all business. {
your brother said you would want
important letter." he explained y
handed an unsealed m,ssive ~
lcent. !" ~
re drew out the enclosure A. a
nee ne flushed. then paled. Ha
9 a quick gasp and clutched At -
TOP OF garden seat for support
though overcome by some vast ;n'
igence. '' III
What Is tho trouble. bono,"
INJURED Eugene, solicitously
oniy-they have awarded me- tbo sh
thousand dollar prize for nv mon. 49,.
INT design" replied Vincent rep
oniy!' cried Eugene, but iovfu,. Ill, !,
Yes" said Vincent, stanchlv "Ar me
sa'nlng your love. what else IL .i.
'ious In all the wide world,!" nim