The herald., 1917-06-21

Gmnod the markings ~ ues st
two hearts pierced by an 81. 80 Ut
encircIed hy the legend, ap So' L /
tA5.eAts, rosemary for rens rTa'' 3
( "er" We ever so foolish ~ !,
She asked herself. Then a., = IT,
died in a sigh as she walked !, u
ing her way through the ", w. p&
-agve.d that INSTRUCTED he, ~as'
low her Cabin branch ripnl. s'a
so'' m-rmu7. Everywhere war.
cries AID mingling with them u
clear whistle, once so t.r"' &
sound it occasioned no surpri, ,- :,
she reached the farm gate IS "
man stretching out hand 10 y ~,
Il thought YOU would come, y
quietly, The years have n.s.
change in You. You are not o5s
! older. Your eyes are spart," wv
your mouth has the same 10y
kink al the corners that ''
lie came through the gate ana,
beside her. You received n,
ter" N' e
40. Did you write?"
| Then I owe my good luck II D..
dence. ! asked you to meet ms, ~.
But I had hoped for a direren, -. !.
ton. Elizabeth, won't YOU givs "
word % welCome?"
Il have first to forget year, n
sence and silence" she said slor,.
She smiled at him with upcoDo...,
eyes. What have you been doi,, :
the years you have forgotten Ma
and country" ~
Working hard. l wanted a h,,.
| When | needed recreation crp,.'
ed flowers. You should see nv :.
den"
That would indeed be pls,..
And your wife," she asked cor.,
ously.
You are still an adept at teu,,,
Elizabeth" he interrupted. Ara
to continue the same old gamer
Il do not understand. We ap h,
old to play pussy wants a corner NJ
hide and seek. Those are the m,
games | remember. Perhaps WI
recall others later on" she said
1T will be pleasant TO ruuu,u
among old memories be lavsbs
shortly, but at present am intsrs
ed in knowing when you received M
wedding cards"
They never reached me. Bu /,
home suggests a wife, doesn't IT,
Not necessarily. The purchss
was the result of a settled purvOs
May l trespass upon your hospn
fly? For the first time in years | ca
treat myself to a short vacation"
You are most welcome" she n
piled cordially. you have been nd
ly missed"
Thank you. Your voice then bed
its first note Of friendliness. Iu
beginning to feel homesick. Elm
beth, will you let me give you lessons
in gardening during my stay?
She threw back her head sh
laughed heartily. 1T would h
wasted effort. Plants never thrN
for me, so l leave the borders b
Uncle Pink"
Perhaps you have never tried haI
enough. ] want to talk and an
curious. Are you really as indiff
ent about that letter as you would
have me believer"
Il had forgotten It,"
Then, ! presume, since the Letter
is SO easily forgotten, memory VII
be at fault in regard to several thing
| have been hoping you would rensn
ber."
Il remembered you" she replied
pleasantly. Ten years is long 70
keep one in mind, especially
Especially"
When one tries hard to be tcfg3
ten"
She brushed the litter from De-
dress. There was a finality ID l'
movement that made him streten w
a OBTAINING hand.
Don't go. 1t is very pleasant Ds'
even if | am disappointed ID Wv
warmth of my greeting, and %"
wish to tell you of my garden
She shook her head even as W.
paused. Il am afraid you ride an OI
mans hobby. Come to the house y.
tell me in the freight. ine ~
getting frosty"
mo. must tell it here" He nsS
tated a barely perceptible instant
is hobby. Dear, you should sss W
beds of pansies and rosemary 49,.
The color fiared into her iaes' ~
had prepared me for garoen !.
chids, but even old-fashioned low
can be an outlet for surplus .D, .I,
You always did throw yoursea =.
and soul into whatever you un's'"
to do" u,,
Why not. Elizabeth? THIS u ~
dav must be in my Office lauls
morning. important business reg. .,
nv attention, else ! would i'-
here and begin at the beginnn' Nd
things. Ten years is q long .nS
you have never been absent nv. nj
thoughts. ] would have wri''SD, ~,
there was nothing to say. ! nsu y A
ing to offer you. The best ! "u \
was to work for a home for wv n
has taken me ten years. VIII ~ a,
cept It? Will you go BACK
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