Middletown transcript., 1915-12-11

We shah begin with the creation"
pursued the rector. dwelling, with
pleasure. on the idea Of a Thorough
progress through the mazes Of relig-
ious growth. There we're certain
vague points which he wanted to clear
up for himself
"And wind up with vedder court"
She had not meant to say that. 1t
just popped into her mind, and popped
OF 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, but Gail had the immense ad-
vantage Of femininity.
1T 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 1t hammer and tongs. There
was bright red spot in each of Calls
cheeks, and Rev. Smith Boyd's cold
eyes were distinctly greenl Allison
had been duly announced, but the
combatants merely glanced at him,
and finished the few remarks upon
which they were, 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
80 glad to see YOU" said Gail con
ventionally, rising and offering hin
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 private car trip in the new
subway before it is opened" offered
ALLISON, turning to shake hands witt
Rev. Smith Boyd will you join us
doctor?"
For some reason a new sort o
iangle had come into the room, ant
it affected the three of them. Allison
was the only one who did not notice
that he had taken Calls acceptance
for granted.
kYou might tell us when," she oh
served, transferring the flame of he
eyes from the rector to Allison. q
A. by have conflicting engagements"
mo, you won't" Allison cheerful!
informed her; because it will be a
any hour you set"
oh" was the weak response, and
recognizing that she was fairly beat
en-, her white teeth flashed at him ii
smile of humor. Suppose we sa.
ten o'clock tomorrow morning."
81 am free at that hour" stated Doc
tor Boyd, in answer to a glance o
inquiry from Allison. He felt it hi
duty to keep in touch with public i'm
provements. Also, beneath his dut
lay keen pleasure in the task
You'll be very much interested,
think" and Allison glowed with tn
ever-Bresent pride OF achievement
then be suddenly grinned. "The nev
subway stops at the edge Of Vedde
court, waiting"
/, There was another little pause o
embarrassment, in which Gail an
Rev. Smith Boyd were very carefu
not to glance at each other Unfol
tuDatelg, however, Rev. Smith Boy
was luckless enough to automaticall
and without conscious mental process
fold the sheet of music which had lon
since been placed on the piano.
why stop at the edge of Vedde
: court?" inquired Gail, with a nervou
little jerk, much as If the words ha
been jolted out of her by the awl
ward slam of the music rack, whic
: had succeeded the removal of tn
5 song. why not go straight o
/ through, rnd demolish Vedder court
1t is sc; ndal and disgrace to civ
lization, aRd to the city, as we'll a
to its present proprietors! Vedde
e court should be annihilated, tor
s down, buried up, swept from the fac
II of the earth! The board of healt
= should condemn it as unsanitary, tn
/ building commission should condem
it as unsafe the department of publ
8 morals should condemn 1t as unwhol
# someH
d Rev Smith Boyd had been engage
y in strong vtrestle within himself, bt
e the spirit finally conquered the fiesl
y and he held his tongue. He remen
bered that Gail was young, and yout
'e was prone 10 extravagant impuls
e. His spirit forbearance came 6
h strongly to 8 aid that he was eve
le able to acknI ledge how beautiful sl
'p was when slJ was stiffened.
al Allison han been viewing her wit
O. mingled adm atlon and respect.
le by George that's great idea." b
thoughtfully bonmented Gail,
!" think I'll tear liown vedder court Il
III you'll"
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