Catoctin clarion., 1918-01-17

Aoh6e 1oi TIC WcuuiHS VI pretty, lOV.
able Lucy to very estimable young
man, and father and mother were
elated at their ability to give her
trousseau and start in married life
that would always be with her
pleasant memory.
With the fall, too Edgar would be.
gin his college education, but-Ahl
that but" stunning break in all
their plans. Father and mother, son
and daughter, held serious confer
ence.
1--WE must be more attentive and
considerate than ever" suggested Mr..
Sloan, 'now that the poor old man has
lost his all, and we must try to keep
that knowledge from him."
"You don't seem to be planning so
much for Lucy's wedding and for Mel
son going to college," remarked Uncle
Cyrus few months later.
"Why, you see we have somewhat
modified our original plans" explained
Robert, but in an embarrassed way.
1t was month later. Uncle Cyrus
was doing on rustic seat in the gar
den when in the vine-covered summer
house adjoining the sound Of voices
aroused him.
"Yes, 1t is all settled" Nelson was
saying. II am to give up the college
scheme. Going to work in law office
and study an educational course even
ings."
Harold Is very patient" said Lucy.
alluding to her fiance. "He has con-
sented to postpone the wedding for q
year. Meantime, am going to teach
class in the seminary"
II wonder what Uncle Cyrus will
say when he learns that his money Is
lost," resumed Nelson. :, 1T was
great disappointment to father when
his last check was dishonored and he
found out that the bank had failed.
Most he thinks Of, though is the effect
it might have on Uncle Cyrus when
he knows the truth. Poor old mani
He needn't worry, though, as to US,
for father says he is welcome to a
home with US the rest of his life, free
and willing"
Hold on, there !-come back here!"
vigorously shouted Uncle Cyrus,
springing to his feet, as brother and
sister moved away. II happened to
Overhear some interesting cOnversa-
ton between you two and l want fur
ther details. Come, out with its
What's all this gloom and mystery
about my losing all my money!"
"We have no right to say word
about It," in an embarrassed way de-
clared Nelson, but Uncle Cyrus was
persistent. Mr.. and Mrs. Sloan were
spending few days with relative
in another town, and Lucy asked Uncle
Cyrus to await their return for the
particulars he demanded. The old
man would not have it so, however.
and bit by bit he wormed out the facts
of the case.
$50 I'm pauper eh?' he chuckled.
"Bank busted and my ten thousand
dollars gomez Well, my young friends,
that was a special deposit and its loss
don't quite beggar me. In fact, the
bulk of my resources is in safe trustee
hands. Lucy, you send for that fine
young fellow who wants to marry you
and tell him you don't have to post
pone the wedding"
"Why, Uncle Cyrus"
mo why's or wherefores with your
bothersome old relativei Just do as
direct and I'll pay the freight. H'ml
dear Robert, dear Myra, thinking only
of my peace of mind and glad to give
me free home for life' Think III
let such golden hearts slump? No
sir-reel Nelson, make your arrange
ments to start for college the day 1t
opens, with tuition and expenses paid
In advance for the full course. Why,
this discovery Of genuine, unselfish
friends makes me happy all over!"
"Why, what is this, Lucy?" inquired
her mother surprisedly, as, returned
home, she noted various boxes and
bundles ON the dining-room table.
"Part of my trousseau. mamma" re-
piled Lucy modestly.
"And what are you up to with all
those books3" challenged Mr.. Sloan.
greeting Nelson, who sat surrounded
by a great pile of new volumes.
"My college first term curriculum,
sir" explained Nelson.
"Why-" began the amazed Mrs.
Sloan.
But" Joined in the puzzled hus-
band.
"Uncle Cyrus will explain" init
mated grateful, happy Lucy sweetly.
"And what have you got to say
about itT demanded Uncle Cyrus HIM
self. appearing on the scene. I'm
going to be boss in this house until
Lucy is settled in her own home and
Nelson Is started at college. Bank
busted2 Old man pauperl Ha hal
1t would be cheap at ten times the cost
to learn that you people are truly my
people, and here camp down for life,
and everything I've got Is yours"