The Glenwood post., 1922-03-09

nier. Every corner lot has bSen sold
and paid for, half cash and half
notes."
~The brokers IN chicago got the
cash and you got ths nobssf'
you've said 1t. I've got q drawer
full Of notes"
"And you've quit farmin'r'
.Say, I'll tell 70 the lana has gone
up 80 1t wouldn't pay. Feaslsy an I
cal'ate that we're gcin' to git rich this
summer sellin' lotS."
'sWake up, man. You're dreamin'."
said Samson.
r, Henry came close to Samson and
said in q confidential tone: .Say.
mebbe the whole state IL dreamin' an
yellin' in Its sleep bout canals an
schools an factories an mills an rail.
roads. We're havin' q good time sny.
way"
This reminded Abe Lincoln Of the
story:
.sThere was a man in Pope county
who came home one evening and sat
down in the middle Of the barn floor
and began to sing. His wife asked
him:
".Are you drunk or crazy or 4
foolT"
"T don't know what you'd call II,
but I know amt got darn bit to
spare he answered, with a whoop of
Joy"
"You're all goin' to roll out O. bed
and hit the floor with q bump" said
Samson.
Brimstead declared in his usual
tone Of confidence: al..-
"The worst part o. bein' fool IL
lonesomeness, was the only one In
Flea valley. Now shall be In the com
pany of governor an dozens O. we'll
known statesmen. You'll be the only
lonesome man in Illinois"
" sometimes fear that he will en-.
10y the loneliness Of WISDOM" said
Honest Abe.
'In some parts OF the state every
farmer owns his own private CITY,"
Samson declared. II hope Henry
Brimstead does a. well raising cities
as he did raising grain. He was a
very successful farmer"
NJ knew you'd make fun o. me but
when you come again you1l see the
towers an steeples," said Brimstead.
"Put up your horses and come into
the house and ~ the hrst lady ct ID
Dorado"
Mrs. Brimstead had their dinner
cooking before the horses were cared
for. swell, what do you think Of
Henry's plansr she asked.
II like the farm better"
$50 do l." the woman declared. "But
the men around here have gone crazy
with dreams of sudden wealth."
i've only word Of advice about 1t.
If those Chicago men sell any more Of
your land make them take the notes
and you take the money. Where IL
AnnabelT
Teaching the school at Hopedale."
"We're going up to Chicago to see
the Kelsos," said Samson.
"Glad you are Some rich feller up
there by the name of Davis has fallen
in love with BIN an he don't give her
any peace. He left here last night
goin' north. Owns q lot o. land In
Tazewell county an wears a diamond
in his shirt as big as your thumb
nail. BIN has been teaching school In
Chicago this winter. 1t must be
wonderful place. Every one has loads
Of money. The stores an houses are
as thick as the hair on q dogs back
some of 'em as big as all outdoors"
Abe Lincoln and Harry entered
with their host and the travellers sat
down to luncheon Of pudding and
milk and doughnuts and pie.
"How far do you call 1t to the syca-
more woodsT Lincoln asked as they
rose from the table.
about thirty mile," said Brim-
stead.
1--WE must be off If we are to get
there before dark" the young states
man declared.
They saddled their horses and
mounted and rode up to the door. Aft
er tseir Acknowledgements and fare
wells Brimstead came close to Sam
son and said in confidence: II enjoy
bein' a millionaire for few minutes
now an then. It's as good as goin'
to circus an cheaper"
1.-THE feelings Of millionaire are
almost as good as the money while
they lpSt," said Abe Lincoln with II
laugh.
ITO be continued