The Monticellonian., 1915-12-30
HIS OBJECT LESSON
By CATHERINE CRANMER.
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attention was attracted by old Larry's unusual lameness as he started of to- ward the stables Hold on Larry" called Harold. What has got into your legs Are you doing anything for that rheumatism?'
 Sure. Mir. Brentley. can't see how medicine swallow Is going to help my legs, but old Doc Whitley says to keep on taking it"
 1T m afraid that cooking you do over there is none too good for you. Larry. why didn't you marry, and now you'd have wife to take care of your aches and pains?"
 Well, Mir. Brentley," began Larry slowly and standing with his left hand on his hip and his right hand holding his knee, it was just because 1 vas too hardheaGed to give in on any thing. and while was waiting for the girl to give in on everything she mar ried fellow that vas so glad to get her he didn't care who give in nor how much"
 That is rather vague explanation
  never found you hard headed Har- old was curiously interested
 But you never found me till after I'd learned a thing or two, responded Larry. It's long story, but If you want to hear it all I'll tell you.
 Co ahead. Larry" Harold smiled en- eouragingly
 You sec" began Larry. Mary Glenn and me was the same as en. gagged. and I was so jealous I didn't want her to dance with the other fel. lows. She was a girl with as many ways of smiling as a mocking bird has Of singing. and, of course. the fellows Hooked around her. One evening 1 got mad cause she danced three times with the same fellow, and l guess l took nip more than was good for my temper. and on the way home 1 laid down the law to Mary. She didn't get riled, but she said, just as calm as you please. Whenever you get ready to quit bullying me and to let drink alone as much as you want me to let the other boys alone, then I'll be ready to
  There's got to be giving in on both sides. or We don't keep company any more, and that's all I've got to say. It was all she did say. too. and my storming around about a girl trying to interfere with a mans personal liberty didn't draw one word from her. When she reached her fathers gate she int ha fafy fubt f.. ming and at Christmas the same year she married another fellow"
 And you. Larry-what did you do then?" Harold asked this perfunctor. fly to bring Larry's mind from the far away past.
 "Me2 I sailed for America, and I've been here ever since. So" concluded Larry. you see, here I am. with no wife to help me carry the load that comes with the years"
 Yes. Larry. think do see.'' said Harold slowly. Then he got up abrupt ly and went into the house. He closed his study door and went straight to the telephone. During the brief inter val until he received reply no visible
 
 pale and his heart pounded away like stationary engine.
 Colonel Hunters residence?" Then. almost instantly, May speak to Miss Euniee?" His attitude remained rigid as he awaited her voice in the re- ceiver.
 "Eunice, this is Harold. May I talk fn po,. O {ttIa uhilaop Tho hopd fhaf held the receiver was trembling.
 There's a lot I'd like to say that could hardly be said over the tele- phone. but If I told you that I've be- gun to see some things differently would you let me come to see you and explain" And Harold, whose argu- ments in court were noted for their directness. found himself foundering for words in which to present his side of the case to the calm-voiced young woman at the other end of the wire.
 Well, no; perhaps that is not ex- actly explicit. The only way can be explicit is to say frankly that I'm ashamed of the attitude took when we disagreed over whether l should dictate to you about your professional associates any more than you about mine." Harold almost embraced the telephone instrument as he added. in his most persuasive tones: And. Euniee. you've made such a success as a social worker among unfortunate women, won't you undertake to set right and make happy one mere man whose mind is open to conviction and whose heart is starving for your"
 A very brief pause marked the birth of blissful expression on Harold's face
 You say Central is not deaf? I'm not either. Eunice. and it makes me happy to hear that gentle tone in your voice. If come by in fifteen minutes will you go for long ride and supper at the Country club?" The interval that followed was infinitesimal I'm on my way now. dearest!"
 The receiver was still swinging on it's hook when Harold went from the room and called to Larry:
 Never mind about the horse. Larry; I'm going out in my car.
 And you're not going alone either. or miss my guess" chuckled Larry to himself. as he limped away toward the stables.
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