The Elk Mountain pilot., 1920-05-20
IN UNISON
By GEORGE E. COBB
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1t was a woodland idyl pure and
simple-a sunlit glade, a lovely young
woman standing warbllng amid the
greenery to little child with marvel
ing eyes and hands full Of flowers. Be
yond and unnoticed by them was a
man whose gaze was entranced by the
face and tones Of this seeming nymph
of the forest calling to the bird world
in mellow, liquid notes its denizens
could fully understand.
Marvin BARLEY had never heard
sweeter music, and he, too. under
stood, for he was a lover Of all ami
mated nature and sight Of the sweet,
expressive face of the girl seemed to
act upon him as a balm Of peace and
JOY. She was attired In half mourn
ing and there was a certain tinge Of
sadness in her face.
Lucia Lydston had come to the little
town for rest. for change from a
year Of close, patient attendance upon
q stricken father and mother daily
fading away. When death had closed
those eyes It had seemed to her that
the greatest boon she could receive
would be to be away from all her old
life.
She found herself fortunate in hav-
ing found a pleasant temporary home
with q Mrs. Morris, q widow. and her
little daughter. Esther. The latter
had become the constant companion
Of Lucia. At her old home Lucia had
always as favorite pets many Of the
sweet voiced warblers, she was mu-
oically inclined, and now. amid the
greenery, homes Of the feathered war
blers, II was q rare delight to pour
out her soul like friend hailing friend.
"Oh, Miss Lyston. lookl There Is 4
red robinl" exclaimed little Esther.
"Please tell him we're here and see
what he says"
Miss Lydston curved her sweetly
arched lips and a gush Of clear melo-
dious music was borne upon the
flower scented air. The bird to whom
II was directed bent his head inquisi-
lively sideways. Then he rufiied the
soft down Of the throat for supreme
effort, and in pure. golden notes re-
piled to the call.
Marvin BARLEY set square pack
age having q waterproof covering upon
the ground and fingered enthralled.
The child had scampered away. at
tracted BY a radiant flower. Now she
had paused. She was gazing at the
grass beneath q great oak tree.
"Oh, dear Miss Lydston r. she called,
ca little bird has fallen out Of its
nest"
The young lady hastened to the spot.
Bartley noticed how gently she took
up the unfortunate bird. Then she
gazed up into the tree hopelessly and
Barley. acting on a speedy impulse.
came to its side.
"A little truant7" he spoke. "Un-
hurt7 That is good. see its nest"
He went back to where he had left
the square box and reappeared with
a pair of hooked climbing irons. They
were light and readily adjustable.
Miss Lydston regarded him gratefully
and her companion with great earnest
eyes as he took the bird from the for
mer, swung aloft and reached the
nest.
"Oh, how wonderful !" irresistibly
exclaimed little Esther.
"You see. the birds are my great
friends" BARLEY assured her. IN
fact, I am trying to make my living
! among them" he added to Miss Lyd-
| ston. and lifting the cover from the
square box, to reveal a wonderful bird
house creation.
"You see, It will hold pretty large
family he explained. "Gutters-yes.
all around II, and they feed the rain
into bowl inside. Then have an
attachment to 60 around its base, bid
ding defiance 10 any hungry cat"
"Oh, did you make itf questioned