The Washington herald., 1915-08-07
The Giants Daughter.
by JOHN d. BARRY
by JOHN d. BARRY.
lin Two Parts. Part was printed in Yesterday 5
Herald.


Qn Two Parts. Part printed in Yesterdays
Herald.
II.
One day the giant, greatly to his own surprise,
resolved that he would endure the situation no
longer. He would build hut for himself. He
would provide his own meals. He would do just
enough work to keep himself alive. He would
try to forget that he had daughter.
That night, instead of going home, he took
the reward of his days work and he threw it on
the ground under great tree. Then he foraged
on the mountanside for food. After all, he did
not need much. A few berries and herbs would
keep him alive. The next day he would draw on
the plentiful resources all about him. At the
thought he glowed with pleasure. The task would
be slight compared with the fearful efforts he had
been making in his former days work.
When the giant had gathered enough to sus-
tain him he built FIRE of dry wood and he
stretched himself before it and he had the best
sleep he had known in years.
The next morning his daughter and
found him digging in the GARTH She approached
him wrathfully. why didn't you come home last
night"
The giant went digging.
What are you doing? Why aren't you at your
work."
eyes, 81 am going to build house for myself"
She broke into a scornful laugh. "Who will
take care of it for you and who will take care of
you?
81 will take care of myself and | will take care
of my house. too" he quietly replied.
"You must be crazy" she said The sooner
you come to your senses the better for you Do
you understand"
The giant went on digging. 81 understand"
he said.
In rage, she began to scold again The giant
made no response till she said: Haven't you
sense enough to realize that you owe everything
TO me-"
He suddenly turned and looked at the bedizen-
ed little figure. Then he burst into loud laughter
1t echoed and re-echoed through the mountains
The girl fled in terror.
For the next few weeks the giant did not
his daughter. He was very happy 1t seemed
wonderful to him that he should be. able to build
a house for himself and to find plenty to eat with
out having to endure the. old tyranny He was
glad, too that his daughter was letting him alone
Perhaps she could be happy in her own way.
A few days later, while the giant working
on his house, now almost finished, he heard a
slow step on the mountainsdc. He glanced
ter. He wondered why she was walking slowly
AS she came nearer he saw that she looked wasted
and ill., and that her beautiful clothes were worn
and tattered.
He turned his back and went working. He
heard her come close to him, close that he
could feel her breath his check. She lean
ing toward him. Father she whispered.
He drew away, fearing 20 look at her. The
sight OF her would tear at his heart. But he must
not show the least pity love.
Father" she repeated.
He turned. The suffering in her face was ter
ribe to see.
what do you WANT" he asked, trying to keep
his voice stern.
"Have pity father" she said 81 cannot live
without you. You gave life and you kept me
alive with your strength. Since you went away
all the treasure you lavished me has turned to
dust. l did not understand before, father. But
now I understand"
She was so weak that she tottered and sank to
the ground.
He lifted her in his great arms and placed her
on the couch he had built for himself. He gave
her drink and food. Presently she opened her
eyes and she said, Forgive me, father"
He took her hand and held it tightly. She
could feel his hand trcmblc.
"Arc you still afraid OF me, father"
81 am afraid that you will try to make me your
slave again"
"If you will only save me, will work for you,
father | will give you my life as you have given
ME yours"
The giant shook his head
"Am | not your child, father?" the girl pleaded.
"You turned against me" said the giant. His
great frame shivercd.
as there way of winning back your lovc?"
After long time the giant replied: There is
only one way. Show whether you my
daughter in truth we'll in name"
How shall l show you?"
by working with me- side by side"
The girl seemed to be infused with strength.
She rose from the couch "Shall we 60 back to-
gethcr, father"
1--WE will stay here"
Side by side, through the long day. they labored
on the new house. The lighter tasks he left to
her He had to teach her everything.
At the end of the day they both tired but
happy.
Father" said the girl, 81 am just beginning to
live"