The citizen-Republican. (Scotland, Bon Homme County, S.D.) 1???-19??, 1915-05-27

It occurred to Eric. and not for The
first time, that Mr.. Presbrey seldom
missed the opportunity to censure him.
even though he meant to be kindly and
Yes. Mr.. Presbrey," he said quietly,
\ am afraid so. l must be hurrying
along"
You shouldn't keep your aunt walt
ing. said Mr.. Presbrey genially, lift
ing his cane high enough to poke 1t at
the youth in playful reproof.
tChetwynd, who now and then ut
tered something pointediy original, once
remarked that Mr.. Presbrey carried a
cane SO that occasionally he could be
In touch with the earth.)
Eric hurried on. He locke back once,
with q frown on his face, taking in Mr..
~Presbrey's stiff back as that gentleman
moved off up h street. Mr.. Presbrey
looked back In the same instant.
He's always looking to see il I'm
IN the narrow path" thought Eric. ram
cor in his soul.
He and Mary spent the greater part
OF n sultry afternoon on Stone Wall,
where she dawdled over a novel while
he tried to concentrate his mind on one
or two studies that had been haunt
ing him since the spring examinations.
But his thoughts were of other things,
both harsh and pleasant. Thoughts,
delicious thoughts. of Joan were upper
most in his mind. Then, there was the
cruel disappointment in connection with
the prize, OF which Mary was in ig-
%norance. She had not seen his draw
Ing. He had not told her of Chetwynd's
FOUL trick. He could not, in justice to
himself, relate the story Of his amazing
interview with their uncle, nor would
unkind news he had obtained through
Joan. He secretly vas debating in his
mind the wisdom OF revealing Joan's
rosy plans for the coming school year.
Persistent reminders of Adam Carr's
strange words and his even more mys-
FERROUS attitude also forced their way
through the labyrinth of thoughts that
confused and distressed him.
AT last, in a burst Of confidence
perhaps 1t was pity he felt for the
sweet faced girl who sat beyond him all
unconscious of the fact that he watched
her with troubled eyes-he told her Of
Joan's plan, but emphatically enjoined
silence on her part for the time being.
Mary was in e%cstasies. She forgot her
book and her troubles, and he laid aside
his own affairs while they discussed
hopes. possibilities and obstacles.
ToWard evening they strolled home
ward, both wrapped in the cloak of OPP
tlm1sm that lies or the shoulders Of
youth. Arriving at the upper gate to
the Seaman's Home on Lords Point.
peSSSo W SAAS SolIlG " llctI ell
fulgent Warmth on ancient Mr.. Carr,
whose unset was clouded.
The old man was feeding the squir-
rels; a dozen of them scampered about
MS feet, or clambered owe his person
In frank security. A certain Iistlessness
marked the old mans movements. The
sprightltness was gone from the wrin-
Killed.. nut brown face. He delivered the
peanuts In a dreary. disinterested way
and forgot his erstwhile cheerful cluck.
tHnIln - oo1nl o,,% TN,,o 1,,~ J..
The old man looked up His face light
ed In an instant.
Como In" he called out to them.
Where have you two been a-keepin'
yourselves for the last week?" he de
manded irascibly, as they approached.
He scattered the nuts broadcast and
arose to welcome his visitors. The
cause of his depression was revealed:
he had missed these CHEEKY young
sprItes, and he had been lonely.
DID you miss US, Uncle Jabe?' asked
Mary penitently.
You're a pair of derned ~ingrates,'
announced Jabez sourly, belying the
JOY that shone In his sharp little eyes.
II might aided right here a dozen
times over and you wouldn't "a
But you didn't die" said Eric calm
ly. Say, Isn't that a new SQUIRREL?
I've never seen him before" pointing to
a shy. alert little fellow on the edge
VI Inc group.
Third time he's been around" said
Jabez, Immensely gratified. II was
wondering II you'd notice him."
Where's Mr.. Adam?' asked Eric
abruptly.
Amt you seen him? He went out
along Stone Wal a couple Of hours ago.
lookin' for you. Eric. He must a. missed
you"
I'VE We're near Buds Rock all after
noon. What did he want?" There was
a trace of excitement in Eric's voice.
You might as well ask me how fer
It is to Jupiter" replied Jabez serenely.
He's the derndest Teller I ever see
fer keeping his businss to hisself. Hell
10! Yender he comes now. I reckon
he's been huntin' fer you out there all
afternoon"
That's strange" said Eric. Hes
usually pretty good at finding what he
looks for"
Adam Carr slowly approached from
the direction Of Stone Wall. A vague,
t~ndefinable feeling Of unrest came over
Eric. as Of n who Is being spied upon.
Something seemed to tell him that
Adam Carr had been watching him all
the time they were out on Stone Wall.
We'll. he's found you. amt he?" OBJ
served Jabez, in his driest way. Give
Adam time and he would find what no
locked for, hat was Jabez's inward
contention,
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