The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1921-07-21
ADOPTING TED
sy JACK LAYTON.


variance with his surroundings. Conn
try lanes and primitive ways were
not accustomed things to the city
banker. And 50 long had he bent
over cash drawers and intricate figure
ing, In his impressive steel cage. that
Thadeus himself acquired an impor
tant aloofness born of his task. He
fretted now Indignantly against his
DOCTORS unusual prescription.
Zone restful day In the country
the great man said. "wilI do more
FOR ysu than bottles of medicine. A
restfui month would do better"
Thadeus rebeiled against the month";
that would be unbearable. He knew
that his nerves Of late had been nil
Ing up misery In many unexpected
ways. and he knew also that he must
relax and find q changing Of ways.
He thought, as he stepped distaste-
fully over the dust. of his own gloomy
nome In the city, with grabbed Han
nah In charge Of constantly chang
ing maids. and he wondered after all.
what his struggle for money had
amounted to. Certain II was that Il
brought no happiness nor happiness
In store. But he had been placed
IN the tread-mill. and because of his
skill. must 20 on and on, endlessly
counting and accommodating more dol
iars. Perhaps II was breath of
sweet clover across the fields which
caused him to think OF love. some
thing vaguely sweet and comforting.
which had passed him by. There was
not much chance now that love would
come to him to stay. He was too
ousiiy absorbed and unapproachable.
The manner had grown upon him,
with the loneliness OF his years, and he
was. after all. not sure that he wished
TO be shaken out of the accepted way.
He stopped TO brush leaf from his
palm-beach suit. and encountered
surprisingly. child's graspng hand
Daddy cried the child delight
ediy. Daddy" Thadeus frowned, the
warm moist little body was pressing
against his immaculate trousers.
Take me-" commanded the Intruder.
take me up. Ted's tired; Ted's
lost" Gazing Mt the boy, Thadeus
hesitated uncertainty. then with an
inexplicable impulse lifted him In his
arms: clinging small arms encircied
the mans neck
How trustfully now he lay In his
arms. Thadeus reflected slnkingiy.
that no creature had ever before
confidingly sought his protection or
turned to him In seeking affection.
That was strange--too. At the bend
OF the road he saw young woman.
She was seated on the clover dotted
grass, resting against a tree, an open
book In her hands. AT sight Of him
self with the boys curly head on his
shoulder the woman smIled--a well
coming smile
How do you dor" she said, II see
yon have found my boy" Thadeus.
fhouch he had for such brief
moment glimpsed her, was conscious
" distinct disappointment.
Your boyr Thadeus repeated, yves,
found him"
She leaned forward eagerly.
"And you like Tedf"
Il suppose that do like Ted. He |
look me for his father, called me
Daddy. Perhaps your boy has not
seen his father for time" The |
roung woman reached up to relieve
him OF the sleeping burden.
"Ted's father Is dead" she explained
gently. Tied does not remember him
II ALL"
TOO bad" Thadeus murmured con-
'usedly. mice little chap. Rather took
o me-" he added pleased.
The Girl raised her dark eyes to his.
would you like. she asked calmly,
TO take Ted, and keep himT
Thadeus gasped. She was evidently
'erious In her question, earnestly
waiting his reply.
You could do 50 much for him..
he explained. $50 very much more
han l. You see. happen to know
yho you are. | have seen you In the
'ank--many years. OF course" she
'natCu u6uAus LOU WUuiU not Femem-
'er me.
Thadeus sat speechless. When he
ound his voice he tried to make Il
oldiy disappearing. But this was Diff
ult before the entreating softness OF
he girls dark eyes.
"You-the boys mother" he ex-
laimed. would give him away--to a
tranger"
The young woman wrinkied her
retty brows perplexedly.
II. Ted's motherY' she repeated,
why the poor little soul is an orphan.
brought him out here With me on
~ vacation. for two weeks of fresh
lr In the country. Ted Is for adop-
lon; and they wrote me from the
sylum that any possible applicant
'ould be directed here. so took you
Or an applicant. Ted has been taught
D say mother or father ingratiat-
,giy. Poor forIorn little Ted!"
Thsdeus sat promptly down on the
rass, regardless Of cream colored
lothing.
Let's talk this thing over he said,
II you can make me see 1t my duty TO