The Lamar register. [volume] (Lamar, Colo.) 1889-1952, 1916-06-28

Elizabeth Yeaton laughed as she
walked around the beech tree and ex-
amined the markings on its trunk
two hearts pierced by an arrow and
sncircled by the legend, "Pansies for
thoughts, rosemary for remembrance.
We're we ever SO foolish as that?"
she asked herself. Then the laugh
died In a sigh as she walked on, push
ing her way through the tangle OF
ragweed that obstructed her path. be-
low her, Cabin branch rippled with
soft murmur Everywhere were mem
cries and mingling with them sott'
clear whistle, once so familiar a
sound It occasioned no surprise when
she reached the farm gate to see a
man stretching out hand to open II.
81 thought you would come" he said
quietly. The years have made no
change In you. You are not one day
older. Your eyes are sparkling and
YOUR mouth has the same adorable
kink at the corners that
He came through the gate and stood
beside her. You received my let
terf"
mo. Did you writer
.Thep owe my good luck to Provi-
deuce. I asked you to meet me here.
But had hoped for different recep-
tion. Elizabeth. won't you give me a
word OF welcomed"
Il have first to forget years OF alb
sence and silence" she said slowly.
She smiled at him with unconcerned
eyes. What have you been doing all
the years you have forgotten friends
and country"
Working hard. wanted home.
When needed recreation I cultivat-
ed flowers You should see my gar
den"
That would indeed be pleasant.
And your wife," she asked courte-
ously.
You are still an adept at fencing,
Elizabeth" he interrupted. Are we
to continue the same old gamer"
81 do not understand. We are too
old to play pussy wants corner and
hide and seek. Those are the only
tames remember. Perhaps l will
recall others later on she said.
1T will be pleasant to rummage
among old memories" he laughed
shortly, but at present | am interest
ed in knowing when you received my
wedding cards"
They never reached me. But
home suggests a wife. doesn't it,"
Not necessarily. The purchase
was the result OF a settled purpose.
May | trespass upon your hospital
ltyg For the FIRST time I'm years | can
treat myself to a short vacation"
You are most welcome" she re-
piled cordially. You have been sad
iy missed"
Thank you. Your voice then held
Its first note OF friendliness. was
beginning to feel homesick. Eliza
beth. will you let me give you lessons
In gardening during my stay"
She threw back her head and
wasted effort Plants never thrive
for me. so leave the borders to
Uncle Pink"
Perhaps you have never tried hard
enough. want to talk and | am
curious Are you really as indiffer
ent about that letter as you would
have me believer"
Il had forgotten 1t.
Then. presume. since the letter
Is SO easily forgotten, memory will
be at fault in regard to several things
have been hoping you would remem-
ber"
Il remembered you" she replied
pleasantly. Ten years is long to
keep one in mind. especially"
Especially"
When one tries hard to be forgot
ten"
She brushed the litter from her
dress There was a hnality in the
movement that made him stretch out
a OBTAINING hand.
Don't go. 1t is very pleasant here
even II | am disappointed in the
warmth OF my greeting, and | do SO
wish to tell you Of my garden"
She shook her head even as she
paused. Il am afraid you ride an old
mans hobby Come to the house and
tell me in the frelight. The air is
getting frosty"
mo. | must tell it here" He hest
tsted = barely perceptible instant. at
is = hobby. Dear. you should see my
beds OF pansies and rosemary"
The color fared into her face. You