The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1921-10-01
AGNES.
written for the Catholic Bulletin
by Nina.)

TWO young men were StrOlling along
the streets one evening. Both had re-
ceived their diplomas from the uni.
versity at l., and were now dis
cussing their plans for the future.
Ralph Gordon was to enter the law
office with his father at Southham;
his chum, Tom O'Neill, had taken a
medical course and would locate at
Iona.
Where shall we spend vacation,
Tom?" asked Ralph What do you
say to getting away from civilization
for while? Just spend few weeks
to fish and rest
why, what has happened, Ralph? I
thought you were fond of company
said Tom.
We'll, you know how it is at those
summer resorts bunch of girls
around the whole time. Why, fellow
doesn't get time to think"
And thought you liked to be with
them" laughed Tom.
Ralph flushed, then laughed.
oh, sometimes-but let's spend a
few weeks up in the Turtle Mountains,
just ourselves. Dad spent few days
there last summer, and he says it's
great
1T will just suit me, Ralph" answer
ed Tom.
All right, then. After spending a
few days at home We'll go. I'll take
my violin along and you take a few
oooks-not many, now remember,
Tom. Dad says that there's a family
near the lake where they left the tent
and everything to get along with.
Johnson is the name of the family. We
can get fresh eggs there, and real
cream. I'll do the cooking if you'll
make the coffee. You make dandy cot.
fee, Tom"
Back to Mother Nature" laughed
Tom. ut will be fine"
The two young men had been
friends since high school days, though
very unlike. They lived in the same
town, so when they had finished the
high school they had gone to the uni.
versity together.
Ralph Gordon was very ambitious to
make name in the world and fond of
company. His chum, Tom O'Neill, was
quiet, studious fellow-dreamy-eyed,
as if seeing beyond the world around
him.
Yet the two were happy only when
together. Now they both had re.
kceived their diplomas, and after spend.
ing few days at home, were to take
vacation of few weeks before en-.
tering on the duties before them.
| One evening in June, we find the
Two chums in the village of st. Johns
twelve miles from Lake Mona.
The two were carrying their grips
and Ralph his beloved violin.
| Let's ask that fellow how far it is
to Johnson's," said Ralph, passing a
hearty appearing man of about fifty.
| Say, can you tell me where Henry
Johnson lives, or how far is his place
from here?'
Henry Johnson lives twelve miles
north OF here" replied the man. "and
| am Henry Johnson. If you fellows
want to go out that way, I'll take you
| am just going home now"
Good" said Ralph. "We are 60
ing to spend a few weeks fishing al
Lake Mona. I am Attorney Gordon's
son, and this is my friend, DR.. Tom
oNeill. Dad spent a few days there
last summer"
Attorney Gordon's SOM" replied
Johnson. well, you both are wei
come"
AS they drove along, the two CITY.
Dreo lads drank in the beauty of the
scene before them. The sun was now
sinking in the west, it's reflection col
orlng the water of Lake Mona. FRS,
Inc SKY was softest pink, then chang.
ing to more rosy hue and streaked
with gold-fecks of gold shining
through the box elders and willows
growing along the shores of the lake
1t is impossible to describe the gran
deur OF Dakota sunset, but as one
gazes on the beauty of the scene. q
prayer of thankfulness ascends from
the heart to the Divine Artist, the Gre
ator of this loneliness.
| 'nS 'uiSOt. cACldlLU0Q ION
Did you ever see anything like it,o
j 1t is beautiful, indeed" answered
Ralph slowly, unlike his usual Quick
manner.
In a short time, they arrived at the
home of Mr.. Johnson. Carlo, a huge
shaggy dog, ran down the road to NEE,
them,n barking his welcome.
| 1og
you, old fellow" asked the farmer
patting the dogs head.
/ A ruddy, pleasant-faced woman me-,
them at the door.
| MY wife, said Mr.. Johnson. and
turning to Ralph, this is Mr.. Gordon,s
son. He was here a few DAYS las
summer, Mother. And his chum. DIR
O'Neill."
i Mrs. Johnson greeted the two in ,
cordial manner.
i I want you fellows to stay with u,
tonight" continued Mr.. johnson. s.W.
| don't have much company and Motbe,
will be glad to make you comfortable
Then tomorrow you can fix up YOU
tent and enjoy f1shing-t fishing j,
] fine this summer
j After the horses were taken to th.
q stable, Mr.. Johnson and the young me,
returned to the house.
4 A little fair-haired girl was playin,
with her doll on the floor.
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