Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1921-01-02

Haeckel, of this corps" said old, old ,A d
bert stoutly. =
"Haeckel?" repeated the doorkeeper
II think-come in, comrade. viii
inquire" J
For the name of Haeckel was, JUS
then, one curiously significant.
He disappeared, and old Adelber
waited. When the doorkeeper re
turned, it was to tell him to follow
him, and to lead the way downstairs
Two or three students came towart
him at once. you are seeking
HGeckel?" one Of them asked. -
Il am. I knew him, but not well
Lately, however, have thoughts hi
here| =
The students exchanged glances
."He is not here" one said. "Whera
did you know him." I
"He came frequently to a shop !!
know ola cobbler's shop, a neighbour
hood meeting place. A fine lad.
liked him. But recently he has no.
come, and knowing his corps, CANT
here to find him." .. ,..-.t
They had hoped to learn somethin,
from him, and he knew nothing. ~,
has disappeared" they told him. 81,
Is not at his lodging, and he has lefa
his classes. He went away suddenly
leaving everything. That is all W.
know" 4
1t sounded sinister. Old Adelbert
heavy hearted, turned away ans
climbed again to the street. That gate
way was closed, too. And he felt al
pang of uneasiness. What could hav,
happened to the boy? Was the world |
after all, only u place of trouble?
But now came good fortune, and
like evil, it came not singly. The
operation was over, and his daughte,
on the mend. The fee was paid also
And the second followed on the heel.
Of the first.
He did not like Americans. Toll
often, in better days, had he heard tn,
merits Of the American republic com
pared with the shortcomings of hill
own government. When, as happened
now and then, he met the American
family on the staircase, he drevi
sharply aside that no touch OF repub
Icanism might contaminate his uni
form.
On that day, however, thing
changed.
First of all, he met the American
lad in the hallway, and was pleased
to see him doff his bit Of a cap. MOL
many nowadays, uncovered q head toJ
him. The American lad was goingj
down; Adelbert was climbing, one stepl
at time, and carrying a small basket
of provisions.
The American boy, having passed,a
turned, hesitated, went back. "Pde
like to carry that for you. If you don't!
mind"
"Carry ito"
Il am very strong" said the Ameri-I
can boy stoutly.
so Adelbert gave up his basket, andS
Inc two went up. -Four long flightsi
OF stone stairs led to Adelbert's room.
line ascent took time and patience.
At the door Adelbert paused. Then,
lonehness overcoming prejudice,I
Come ill.," he said.
The bare little room appealed to the
boy. it's very nice, isn't it?" heI
said. There's nothing to fall over"
"And but little to sit on" old Adel.S
bert added d4yly. However, two peo-a
pie require but two chairs. Here isl
one" II \ X
But the boy would not sit down.
He ranged the room, frankly curious.e
exclaimed at the pair of ring dovesi
who lived in a box tied to the window!
sill, and asked for crumbs for them.t
Adelbert brought bread from his SMALL
store.
The boy cheered him. His INTEREST,"
IN the old saber, the intentness withf
which he listened to its history .thes
politeness with which he ignored his
hosts infirnity, all won the old mans
heart. 4,
Ito be continued)