The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1920-04-01
CHAPTER v.

Along the well-remombered streets
Of Sequoia Bryce Cardigan and his
father walked arm ia arm their
progress continuously interrupted by
well-meanlng but impulsive Sequoians
who insisted upon haitiug the pair %
shake hands with Bryce and bid him
welcome home IN the presence 81
those third parties the old man quickly
conquered The agitation he had felt
at this long.deferred meeting with his
son, and when presently they left the
business section of the town and
turned into less-frequented street
his emotion assumed the character
Of a quiet JOY. evidenced in q more
erect bearing and a frmer tread. as
II he strove. despite his seyenty-six
years. not 10 appear homogeneous as
he walked beside his splendid son.
wish could see you more clear.
w." he said presently. His voice as
well as his words expressed profound
regret. hut there was no hint of despair
or heart-break now.
bi WIN VII w AhAH tiNAhfhA HNN
refrained from discussing his fathers
misfortunes, drew the old man little
closer TO his side.
whats wrong with your eyes, paly'
he querled. He did not often address
his parent, after the fashion Of most
sons. as "Father." Dad" or Pop.
They we're closer 10 each other than
that. and rare sense OF perfect com
radeship found expression. on BIyce's
part. IN such salutations as pal,
partner and. infrequently, ''old
sport"
"Cataracts. SON." his father answer
ed Merely the penalty Of old age.
'But can't something be done about
IT." demanded Bryce. Cant they be
cured somehow or othery'
Certainly they can. But shall
have to walt until they are completely
matured and have become completely
blind; then specialist will perform
III of,eriuon on my eyes. and in all
probability my sight will be restored
for a few years. However. haven't
given the matter a great deal OF con
And am about ready 10
quit now. I'd Ike TO. In fact; I'm
tired"
''Oh. but you can't quit until you've
seen your redwoods again" Bryce re
minded him. Il suppose it's been
long time since you've visited the
Valley Of the Giants; your long exile
from the wood-gobllns has made you
trife gloomy. I'm afraid"
John Cardigan nodded. Il haven't
seen them In a GEAR and a half. Bryce.
Last time was up. slipped between
the logs on that old skid-road and
like TO broke my old fool neck"
pal. II wasn't fair OF you to make
me stay away so long. n had only /
kDown-if ! had remotely suspected /
~
YOU'D have spoiled eyerything-of |
course. Don't scold me. son. You're 4
m have now. and I couldn't bear 20 4
send for you until you'd had your 4
ling" His trembling old hand crept 4
,ver and closed upon his boys hand.
% firm but free from signs of toll.
1T was my pleasure. Bryce" he con.
inued. "and you wouldn't deny me
ny choice OF sport. would youi Re
member. lad. ] never had a bOyhood
never had college education. and
he only real travel ! have ever had
vas when worked my way around
ape Horn as q foremost hanl and
~ saw then was water and hars
hips. al I've seen since is ms utHr
Vorid here 10 Sequoia snd Go San
francisco
you've sacrificed enough too mueh
for me. Dad"
IT pleased me 20 give you aii enc
dvanta-es I wanted nnG eaai8nt af
ord uutH 7 WIS too oid ard Ton husv
o consider them BESIDES lf wn-
our mothers wish And yan hnre
njoyei ynur iif'ie run. haepn't you7-
e concluded vfsffuiiy.
= have. Dad Bryces great had
losed over The back . his fathers