The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1918-02-04
The Roses Of
Vishti
isi1 western Newspaper Union. /,
By ALvAH JORDAN GARTH

had been purchased by one Alan Tres
ham and that he and his sister, Mrs.
Eunlce Woods, a widow, were about 10
restore to the quiet little town some
Of its ancient social prestige.
Rumor had Il that an uncle OF the
pair, who had made vast fortune In
India, had left them not only nm In
comparable collection of Eastern
treasures and curlosities. but also a
large cash fortune. eThe uncle was a
regular rajah they say" village wise
acre announced. "He sent this fortune
over by an old family servant, one
Singh, who is "A model of loyalty 20 the
family. They're high jinks. tell you,
and they won't mix much with us COM
mon folks, I'm thinking" declared the
old gossip.
! But never were caviling critics more
agreeably disappointed. II seemed as
II a typical spirit of youth and beauty
came to the community with the nd
vent of Alan Tresham rnd his sister.
Marvellous stories were told OF the
unique oriental furnishings of the new
home. Marion Deane was the first TO
be invited as visitor. The Deanes
lived next door to the beautiful old
mansion. Marion was hanging out
some strips of lace and ribbon to dry
near the dividing wall when sweet
voice hailed her and sweet face
smiled over at her.
could you come over for a little
chat and bring a basket with you,
please?" suggested Eunice Woods, and
went on to explain that the strawber-
ries were rotting away and were too
delicious 10 thus neglect.
Marion was started for home with
four-quart basket filled to the brim
with the luscious fruit and an invita- !
ton 10 come over again later In the
day. 1t was then that she met Alan |
Tresham. 1t was then, too, that he |
took her through the downstairs rooms |
of the house. showing her the curios-
tiles In the cabinets, the collections Of
rarities and curiosities which his uncle
had acquired.
Within week Marion was the
chosen friend of brother and sister.
The newcomers encouraged local trade
generous.y and programs were outlined
for various fetes at the grand old
place, to which everybody was in
vited.
Then one day the whole town was
startled bv the report that Burglars
had made raid on the mansion. Dur
ing the temporary absence of its in
mates every cabinet had been ram
sacked.
But not single article taken away"
Alan explained to Marion. "See. even
this basket filled with precious stones
has not one missing"
IL have discovered something" at
that moment reported old Singh, and
he handed TO his young master an OBJ
long piece composed Of bamboo fiber
and rice paper. Across its face were
q number Of hieroglyphics.
"What does this signifyf" inquired
Alan.
1T Is a warning"
From whom?'
"From some emissary Of a secret or
Ter of the hill tribes Of the upper
ianges" ,
'But why should I be warned?"
Because these tireless fanatics be- l
ieve your uncle has sent you some |
acred memento. which they have been :
leputized to recover ut all hazards"
IL wish they would simply come out
rom under cover and tell what they
want. They are welcome to It," OBJ
erved Alan in his generous, light.
pirlted way.
"They did not visit my room," Mrs.
Woods told Marion. There was chest
here holding some rare costumes be-
Dnging to his uncle's collection. "Oh, G
GU must see some of them. The very 81
hingl" added the lady with anima- e
on. "We are all invited TO the fancy n
ress ball and you and / will select :.
ONE unique dress for the occasion" :,
She selected for Mar IN a beautiful u
hite robe made OF the finest silk, with Sc
nrious patterns worked in 1t in pearls =
nd many colored gems. It was de- =
ghtful occasion, the function they at
.nded. Alan was devoted In his serv-
e to Marion. She had never been so
Apply and his sister seemed to smile
, the budding hopes of these two low
s.
Marion had strolled into the lantern
garden for GOODNESS after a waltz.