The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1915-06-30

lid quite some profitable work as
magazine artist His occasional writ
lngs, too, were acceptable at several
sources. The trouble was, however,
that he would wander in the woods
for days, idly dreaming. worshiping
nature, waiting Tor an Inspiration Il
draw his thoughts to some definite 70
Gus that would enable him to produce
something marketable.
At Bridgeton there was just 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 a nephew who resided in Chi
cago and who was himself substan
TALLY rich.
This nephew had decided to show
his appreciation Of the magnificent
legacy by designing the erection of
costly 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 were
gathered in the garden one afternoon
engaged in animated conversation
Mr. Blackburn was in high fettle
II 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 has
been quite windfall to me as well,
boosted Morse.
How is that" inquired Mrs Ward
with curiosity.
Il am appointed trustee for the
project and will have charge OF all
construction Details" explained the
young lawyer
Eugene glanced at Vincent He
sat silent, modest distracted as usu
al She pitied him in her inmosi
heart. While Vincent evinced nc
envy as to the good fortune of the
two young men, she felt that he must
experience a natural depression al
not figuring smartly as they in the
current good fortune OF a local inter
prise
Don't CO." she murmured in pass.
ing him, as the others arose from the
rustic benches Il want to hear thai
new poem OF yours"
His face. suddenly shining. his
eyes, illumined with grateful recog
milton OF her kindness, rewarded Eu
genie for a free condescension she
would have considered unmaidenly u
bestowed on others Of courser mental
mold
81 can't help It," whispered Eu.
genie to her aunt, as the latter gave
her q quizzical look as she walked
away to a sheltering garden nook
with Vincent. My heart just goes
out to him. He seems so lonely, SC
unused to worldly ways"
What an hour II was for the poet
and dreamerl And for Eugene, tool
She realized that she was giving en-
couragement to her enraptured com.
panion. Within her secret soul she
realized, too, that she was glad OF IL
Suddenly he took her hand He
looked pleadingly into her gentle
winning eyes.
Il must say 1t now" he said, land
go away, perhaps. II is in my
thoughts day and night-my love for
you. Should I have told you, or. too
presumptuous, let me crave your for
giveness for daring to lift my eyes
Dear eyes-sweet. honest soul,'
spoke Eugene. unable to prevent the
utterance. 81 did not know 1t before
but / have loved you all along Oh
dear!"
She started up in confusion. A
tattered town boy had invaded the
precious spot unnoticed. He started
but was all business.
Your brother said you would want
this important letter" he explained
and handed an unsealed mlssive to
Vincent.
He drew out the enclosure At a
glance he flushed. then paled. He
gave a quick gasp and clutched at
the top Of a garden seat for support,
as though overcome by some vast in
telligence.
What is it-no trouble, | hope!''
murmured Eugene. solicitously
"Only-they have awarded me the
ten thousand dollar prize for my mon.
ument design" replied Vincent
ONLY" cried Eugene. but Joyful.
ly.
Yes, said Vincent, stanchly Aft.
er gaining your love, what else Is
precious in all the wide world.i"