Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1915-09-15

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progress through the mazes Of relig.
! ious growth There were certain
vague points which he wanted to clear
up for himself
and wind up with vedder court"
She lad not meant to say that. It
just popped into her mind. and popped
on the end of her tongue.
Even that will be taken up in its
due logical sequence" and Rev. Smith
Boyd prided himself on having al.
ready displayed the patience which
he had come expressly to exercise.
Gail was Immediately aware that
he was exercising patience. He had
reproved her. nevertheless. and quite
coldly. for having violated the tacit
agreement to take up the different
phases of their weighty topic only ''in
their due logical sequence" The rec
tor. in this emergency. would have
found no answer which would stand
the test, bat Gail had the immense ad-
vantage Of femininity.
ut altogether depends at which end
we start our sequence" she sweetly
reminded MY own impression is
that we should begin at vedder court
and work back to the creation. We'd
der court needs immediate attention"
That was sufficient. When Allison
called. twenty minutes later. they
were at it hammer and tongs. There
was a bright red spot in each of Calls
cheeks. and Rev. Smith Boyd's cold
eyes we're distinctly greeni Allison
had been duly announced, but the
combatants merely glanced at him,
and finished the few remarks upon
which they we're, at the moment, en-
gagged. He had been studying the tab
leau with the interest of a connois-
seur. and he had devoted his more
earnest attention to Rev. Smith Boyd.
so glad to see you" said Gail con-
ventionally, rising and offering him
her hand. If there was that strange
thrill in his clasp. she was not aware
of it.
Il only ran in to see If you'd like
to take a private car trip in the new
subway before it is opened" offered
Allison, turning to shake hands with
Rev. Smith Boyd. win you join us,
doctor?"
For some reason a new sort of
! jangle had come into the room, and
it affected the three of them. Allison
was the only one who did not notice
that he had taken Calls acceptance
for granted.
you might tell us when" she OBJ
served, transferring the flame of her
eyes from the rector to Allison Il
may have conflicting engagements.
/ mo, you won't" Allison cheerfully
informed her; because it win be at
any hour you set"
oh" was the weak response, and,
recognizing that she was fairly beat
en-, her white teeth flashed at him in
a smile of humor. Suppose we say
ten o'clock tomorrow morning"
81 am free at that hour" stated Doc.
tor Boyd. in answer to glance of
! inquiry from Allison. He felt it his
duty to keep in touch with public inn
provements. Also, beneath his duty
lay keen pleasure in the task.
You'll be very much interested,
think" and Allison glowed with the
ever-present pride of achievement,
then ne suddenly grinned. THE new
subway stops at the edge Of Vedder
court, waiting
There was another little pause of
embarrassment, in which Gail and
Rev. Smith Boyd were very careful
not to glance at each other. Unfor-
tunately. however, Rev. Smith Boyd
was luckless enough to automatically
and without conscious mental process
| fold the ST Get of music which had long
since beer placed on the piano
why SOP at the edge of Vedder
court?" inquired Gail, with nervous
little jerk, mitch as If the words had
been jolted out OF her by the awk.
ward slam of the music rack, which
had succeeded the removal of the
song. why not go straight on
through, and demolish Vedder court
1t is a scandal and disgrace to civil
! lization, and to the city, as well as
| to it's present proprietors! Vedder
court should be annihilated. torn
down. burned up. swept from the face
of the earth! The board of health
should condemn it as unsanitary, the
building commission should condemn
it as unsafe, the department of public
morals should condemn it as unwhole-
somel"
Rev Smith Boyd had been engaged
in strong wrestle within himself, but
the spirit finally conquered the flesh,
and he held his tongue. He remem-
bered that Gail was young, and youth
was prone to extravagant impulse.
His spirit Of forbearance came so
strongly to his aid that he was even
able to acknowledge how beautiful she
was when she was stiffened.
Allison had been viewing her with
mingled admiration and respect.
"By George, that's great idea" he
! thoughtfully commented. Gail I
think I'll tear down Vedder court for
you'll"